Players can also hit their opponents' balls.
Sides choose how to play an end based on what their opposing side is doing or trying to do.
Boccia is fluent in Spanish.
This enables very severely disabled athletes to participate in the sport by releasing the ball by via a movement of their head.
For many years, the development of boccia balls which are used in competitive play has led to ever softer balls being used at competitions.
Interface with the referee and the opposing team coach on any disputes.