Introduction
Want to increase your outdoor leisure space? Building a bocce ball court is rewarding way to lure family and friends out to have some fun.
Step 1

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Get Started
Start by laying out the limits of the court. In this case, we built a mini court with dimensions of 10' x 30' instead of the full court size of 60-90'. Install markings stakes with a 2' offset from each corner and check for square. Then use a mason string between the stakes to establish a level 2" above grade. If your yard has fall to it, use the highest point. Using flat bladed shovels, cut through the topsoil layer and excavate to 5.5" below the string line. You can use one loose string between corners to the check the level in the middle of the court.
Step 2

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Build the Frame
Next, install 6x6 timbers 2' in from the mason's string. Drill a 1/2" hole in each and drive a 1' piece of #4 rebar through each hole.
Step 3

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Fill With Gravel
Fill this first course with recycled concrete or 21-A gravel and compact with a rented plate compactor.
Step 4

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Install Timbers
Continue installing another course of 6x6 timbers. Drill 1/2" holes in each end with a drill and long bit.
Step 5

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Secure the Timbers
Drive a 2' piece of #4 rebar through the hole with a sledgehammer.
Step 6

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Add the Third Level
For the third level, install full length timbers at each end. Then cut (4) 10' pieces of 6x6 with a 45 degree miter on one end.
Step 7

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Pin With Rebar
Again, pin each end with a piece of rebar.
Step 8

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Add the Last Layer
For the last layer, install another full length end, (4) 5' 45 degree sides, and then pin the ends.
Step 9

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Fill With Clay
Next, fill the interior of the court with 3" of tennis court clay or other fine material.
Step 10

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Compact Materials
Compact the material with a rented plate compactor. Move back and forth across with court in opposing directions.
Step 11

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Rake and Enjoy
Enjoy your new bocce ball court! As you play, the topping material can be smoothed with a landscape rake in between games.