Raffa (boules)


Raffa, is a specialty, both male and female, of boules. It is governed by Confederazione Boccistica Internazionale.
Along with pétanque and bocce volo, it's one of the three specialties proposed by the Confédération Mondiale des Sports de Boules as possible new disciplines for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Rules

The specialty is named after the "raffa shot", a special shot made to strike - on the fly or with the help of the ground - a certain piece indicated in advance; all pieces placed within 13 cm of that indicated are valid.
Raffa can be played individually, in pairs or in trio. Matches end at 12 points, while the finals at 15 points.