Bocce is one of the oldest sports in the world as well the most played behind soccer and golf. The game involves throwing a small ball, often referred to as the pallino, down a rectangular court. After the pallino is thrown, the goal becomes to get your bocce balls closest to the pallino. The team closest to the pallino after all balls (usually eight in total) are thrown scores points. Points range from a tie to four points per frame. Whichever team scores the final point total (usually between 7 and 15) first wins the match.