Skills of Bocce: Two and Four Step Run Up
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Two Step Run Up | |
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Stand with feet together, arms by the side and facing away from the target area.
Take two steps away from the target, stop and turn. The arms should be straight and hang beside the body. 1. You may step off on either foot depending on your style of shooting. As the first step is taken bring the arm back. Be sure that the arm swings back in a straight line. 2. The arm should be at the top of the backswing before the second step is started. On the second step the arm should come forward. 3. The body should continue to move forward as the arm reaches the release point. The ball is released and the body continues to move forward for a complete follow through. |
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Four Step Run Up
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Once the two step throw is coordinated with a smooth release, move to the throw with a four step run.Stand with feet together and arms by the side and facing away from the target area.
Take four large steps away from the target, stop and turn. The arms should be straight and hand beside the body. 1. You may step off on either foot depending on your style of shooting. The arm should remain straight and by the side. 2. On the second and third steps the arm should swing back slowly in a straight line with the target. 3. The arm should not reach the top of the backswing until after the end of the third step. 4. As the fourth step is taken, swing the arm forward in a straight line with the target. 5. As the ball is released, the body should continue to move. 6. Continue to run forward in a straight line with the target. |
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Exercises
Practice the Stationary Throw Delivery at a moderate distance first without the ball, then with the ball, but no target, then at the Suggested Targets. Once mastered, progress to the Two Step Run Up Delivery using the same exercise pattern above. Again, once mastered, progress to the Four Step Run Up, using the same exercise pattern. Upon satisfactory completion of the outline exercise pattern at a moderate distance, increase distances progressively. |