Everyone lives by their own rules. Unfortunately not everyone may know or understand the correct or most appropriate rule in certain circumstances. This website, http://www.rossonrules.com, offers commentary about the rules of the sport of bocce. The “articles” section contains articles that have appeared in the United States Bocce Federation Western Sector Newsletter. They deal with observations and questions from players about certain rules and situations.
The “rules” section has an abridged copy of the USBF Open Rules. Open is the most popular version of the game played today in the United States.
The articles were written by John Ross, past president of the United States Bocce federation from 2004 to 2008. Mr. Ross has attended nine World Bocce Championships as an observer (1 time), coach (2 times), or head of the United States delegation (6 times). Three of the World Championships were the volo style of play and six of the World Championships were the punto, raffa, volo style of play. Mr. Ross also won the gold medal with his team “Shady Oak Cellars” at the 2010 United States National Open Championships in St. Louis, MO. The other members of the team were Andrea Ross, Rolando Negrini, and Steve Daidone.
Ross On Rules 
John,
Dave Imwalle here,
While playing with my Scotts Valley group yesterday we had an interesting debate that came up during one of frames of play. I thought it might make a good news article.
Opposing team had point, we lagged bumped a ball and got point with rolled ball. At the time it looked like bumped ball was not good. Opposing team shot out point ball.. When we measured it was a tie. The question is who rolls next? I said since we had point before rafa shot was made opposing team should roll next. This is how we proceeded but I can see where this could lead to a big debate during league or tournament play.
Just thought I would pass along, talk to you soon.
Dave Imwalle
Dave,
The opposing team did not beat your point. Bottom line! They have to play the next ball. A tie is not a point.
John