Shots can come in all different shapes and sizes, from different angles and heights. Just like a baseball stance or a basketball shot, everyone has their own style. One consistency is the finish. To have a successful basketball shot or a pitcher when throwing a strike in baseball, the common denominator is to have a consistent follow though. This applies to your bocce form as well.

Some basics to consider when rolling:

1. Have a lead foot for aiming your lower body:
   • It can be your left or right. Whatever you find most comfortable.
2. Use a finger as your aim and follow though:
   • If rolling underhand to point, the most common form is to have your thumb on top of the ball to be used to aim at your target.
   • If rolling a raffa to shoot or a lob shot, the knuckle on your thumb on top of the ball is a great tool to use as your aim.
3. The recommend form for a pointing shot is to get the ball as close to the surface upon release as possible. This may require you to bend your knees and/or back. Players have dropped to one knee to ensure this happens.
4. Regardless of which form you are most comfortable with, it is important to stay consistent after your release. Your aiming finger/knuckle should follow through to your target.

As soon as you choose the form that works best for you, the next step is distance control. There are multiple practice tools you can use to perfect this on the court. With a solid base of proper shooting form, you can ensure that practice will in fact make perfect!