Boccia is very similar to the game of bocce. There is a jack, a small ball that is tossed within a 12' x 6' area which becomes the target. Each team has six hand-sized leather balls which they try to get as close as possible to the jack ball. The difference between Boccia and bocce ball is that Boccia is played from a seated position. Boccia became an official Paralympic sport in 1984. This activity is meant to introduce the sport and to provide some drills to practice the skills of Boccia.