Bocce & ball games

USBF Open Bocce ball sizes and official court dimensions, plus court-surface options and notes for planning a smaller casual layout.

Compare lawn bowls and USBF Open Bocce by ball design, target, playing area and the space each game needs in a backyard.

Understand how nine-wicket backyard croquet is laid out, when a full-size court fits, which set pieces matter and how casual rules differ from organized play.

Compare croquet mallet length, weight, head size and handle style with Croquet England guidance and a practical fit checklist for garden and club play.

Compare pétanque boules and bocce balls, throwing rules and formal court dimensions before choosing a backyard set.

Kubb rules, pitch layout and tournament-size piece dimensions from the U.S. National Kubb Championship, plus what to compare when choosing a casual set.