JP2024054793A - Competition equipment set and competition method - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a new sport that can be easily enjoyed by a wide range of players. [Solution] A set of sporting equipment 1 used in real-world competitive sports includes a plurality of first balls 2 having a first color, a plurality of second balls 3 having a second color, one third ball 4 having a third color, an area defining string 5 having a fourth color for variably defining the annular outer line of a variable-area G in which the third ball 4 is placed and in which the first and second teams' scores are increased depending on the number of intrusions and stops of the first and second balls 2 and 3 thrown by hand, kicked by foot, or rolled by a ball throwing machine, and at least one inclined disk 6 that is placed as desired within the variable-area G to adjust the moving direction or moving speed of the first and second balls 2 and 3, thereby making it possible to easily enjoy the competitive sport that combines the interests of both boccia and golf. [Selected Figure] Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a set of equipment and a method of playing that allows players to easily enjoy a competitive sport that combines the appeal of both boccia and golf.

Boccia, which was devised for people with disabilities and is one of the Paralympic sports, is known. Boccia is a sport in which players compete for points by throwing colored balls at a white jack ball. As a related technology, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a Boccia Ramp Device 1 as a throwing machine that allows severely disabled people who are bedridden to participate in Boccia by rolling the ball remotely while viewing a live camera or the like (see Figures 1, 15, 16, paragraphs [0007] and [0015] of Patent Document 1, etc.).

Japanese Patent No. 6962633

The boccia ramp device 1 of the above-mentioned prior art is designed to allow even severely disabled people who cannot go to the stadium to enjoy the sport, but does not take into consideration any special measures to allow normal able-bodied people to fully enjoy boccia.

The objective of this invention is to provide a set of equipment and a method of playing boccia that will provide a new sport that can be easily enjoyed by a wide range of players, including not only disabled people, who currently make up the majority of boccia players, but also able-bodied players.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a set of sports equipment to be used in a competitive sport in which a first team batting first and a second team batting second compete against each other at a predetermined competition location in the real world, the set of equipment comprising: N first balls (N: an integer of 2 or more) having a first color which is the team color of the first team, the first team members of the first team rolling the first balls within the competition location by throwing or kicking with their hands or by operating a pitching machine; N second balls having a second color which is the team color of the second team and different from the first color, the second team members of the second team rolling the second balls within the competition location by throwing or kicking with their hands or by operating a pitching machine; and a third color which is different from the first and second colors and which is used as a target when the first and second balls are rolled within the competition location. The game is characterized by being made to be a set of one third ball, a variable partitioned area in which the third ball is placed, an area-defining string having a fourth color different from the first color, the second color, and the third color for variably defining the annular outer line of the variable partitioned area in which the first and second balls thrown by hand, kicked by foot, or rolled by a ball throwing machine increase the scores of the first and second teams, respectively, according to the number of times they enter and stop, and at least one inclined disk that is placed as desired in the variable partitioned area by the first or second team to adjust the direction or speed of travel of the first and second balls that are thrown by hand, kicked by foot, or rolled by a ball throwing machine and enter the variable partitioned area, thereby making it easy to enjoy the competitive game that combines the interests of both boccia and golf.

The sports equipment set of the present invention includes a plurality of first balls, a plurality of second balls, and one third ball.
The first team, which is the leading team, can use N first balls of a first color (= the team color of the first team, for example, red) as their own balls. The second team, which is the second team, can use N second balls of a second color (= the team color of the second team, for example, blue) as their own balls.

Each team progresses in the game by rolling their team's ball (first ball or second ball) in the game area by throwing, kicking, or operating a specified pitching machine (such as a so-called ramp). If a team does not throw or kick the ball or operate the pitching machine by themselves, but an assistant throws, kicks, or operates the pitching machine, the assistant is also considered to be a member of the team in this invention. In order to serve as a target for the rolling, the game set of this invention includes a third ball (so-called jack ball) of a third color (for example, white) different from the first and second colors. By using this third ball, as in boccia and curling, for example, players can compete for points based on the number of their team's balls (so-called IN balls) that are closer to the third ball than the opponent's ball closest to the third ball (= number of in-balls) (= in-ball game).

The sports equipment set of the present invention further includes an area defining string and an inclined disk.
The area-defining string is used to define an area of a certain range near the final goal point, such as a golf green. In the present invention, the outer line of the area is defined by using a string that is not solid but has an indefinite shape and can be freely deformed, so that the area corresponding to the golf green (variable partition area) can be variably formed into a desired shape.

By using this area-defining string, players can compete for points based on the number of their team's balls (so-called ON balls) that are ultimately in the variable-area zone (=on-ball game). In this case, the third ball does not need to be used. Alternatively, the above-mentioned in-ball game using the third ball can be combined with this on-ball game to compete for points based on the total number of in-balls of the first or second team and the number of on-balls of the first and second teams (=in-ball/on-ball combined game). In the case of the in-ball/on-ball combined game, the team that stops the IN ball (so-called near-pin) closest to the third ball 4 is awarded a near-pin score (2 points). In this case, it is a new type of competition that combines the existing Boccia and golf. In either of the above two types, bending or twisting the area-defining string to create a shape for the variable-area zone can be an important strategic point in the operation.

The tilted disks are also used to adjust the direction and speed of the ball as the game progresses with each team rolling the ball as described above. That is, for example, the tilted disks can be positioned so that the team's ball approaches the third ball on a trajectory that goes around and crosses the opponent's ball that is in front of the third ball. Alternatively, the tilted disks can be positioned to change the direction of travel or increase or decrease the speed to put the opponent's ball at a disadvantage. Therefore, the position of the tilted disks can also be an important strategic point in the operation.

As described above, the sports equipment set of the present invention allows players to easily enjoy a new sport that combines the appeal of both boccia and golf. As a result, it is possible to provide a new sport that can be easily enjoyed by a wide range of players, including not only disabled players, who currently make up the majority of boccia players, but also able-bodied players.

The present invention makes it possible to provide a new sport that can be easily enjoyed by a wide range of athletes, including not only disabled people, who currently make up the majority of Boccia athletes, but also able-bodied athletes.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a set of competition equipment according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of accessories included in a sports equipment set. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the layout of the competition equipment set. FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining a scoring method in an in-ball game. FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining a scoring method in an on-ball game. FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining a scoring method for an in-ball/on-ball combined game. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a competition result.

Below, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, a person skilled in the art could adopt an embodiment in which each of the components below is replaced with an equivalent, and such an embodiment would also be within the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, in the following description, explanations of unimportant publicly known technical matters will be omitted or simplified as appropriate to facilitate understanding of the present invention.

<Overview of the competition>
The competitive game according to this embodiment is played in a predetermined competition location between a first team batting first and a second team batting second, using the sports equipment set 1. The competition location is not particularly limited, but may be a competition location in the real world, not online or within a game device, and may be, for example, a conference room, an empty space in an office, various public facilities such as a gymnasium, or an event venue. Below, an overview of the competitive game using the sports equipment set 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 1 , a sports equipment set 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of first balls 2 , a plurality of second balls 3 , and one third ball 4 .
The first team, which is the first batting team, can use N first balls 2 having a first color (the team color of the first team, for example, red) as their reserve balls. The second team, which is the second batting team, can use N second balls 3 having a second color (the team color of the second team, for example, blue) as their reserve balls. N is an integer of 2 or more, for example, 6. Note that the first and second colors can be any colors as long as they are different colors.

The players of each team progress through the game by rolling the first ball 2 or second ball 3 (so-called color balls) corresponding to their team's team color within the playing area by throwing with their hands, kicking with their feet, or operating a throwing machine (so-called a ramp, etc.). Note that if a player has a physical disability, the player may not throw or kick the ball or operate the throwing machine himself, but an assistant may throw or kick the ball or operate the throwing machine. In that case, the assistant is also considered to be a member of the team. Note that the throwing machine may be a device with a known configuration, such as the Boccia Ramp Device 1 described in Patent Gazette No. 6962633.

The sports equipment set 1 of this embodiment includes one third ball 4 (so-called jack ball) of a third color (e.g., white) different from the first and second colors. The players of each team roll the first ball 2 and the second ball 3 toward the third ball 4 placed in a predetermined location. In other words, by using the third ball 4, players can compete for points based on how many of their team's balls (so-called IN balls) are closer to the third ball 4 than the opponent's ball closest to the third ball 4 (in-ball game). This in-ball game incorporates an interest common to boccia and curling.

The first ball 2, second ball 3, and third ball 4 are spherical balls, for example, with a diameter of about 10 centimeters, and may have the same or similar structure as known balls used in the sport of Boccia, such as the Boccia balls 100, 200, and 300 described in Utility Model Registration No. 3220001.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sports equipment set 1 further includes an area defining string 5 and an inclined disk 6.

The area defining string 5 is, for example, a circular rope with a thickness of 10 to 15 mm and a length of about 6 to 9 meters. The area defining string 5 has a fourth color that is different from the first, second, and third colors, and the fourth color is, for example, a light green color. The thickness and length of the area defining string 5 are not limited to those described above and may be any.

The inclined disk 6 includes one first disk 6a, one second disk 6b, and one third disk 6c. The first disk 6a, the second disk 6b, and the second disk 6c all have the same approximately conical shape, and the first disk 6a and the second disk 6b (so-called additional mounds) have the same color (e.g., white), and the third disk 6c (so-called mound) has a color different from the first disk 6a and the second disk 6b (e.g., dark green).

The area-defining string 5 is used to form a certain area near the final goal point, such as a green in golf. As shown in FIG. 3, when the ring-shaped area-defining string 5 is spread out and placed on the floor, a variable-demarcated area G surrounded by the area-defining string 5 is formed. At this time, the area-defining string 5 becomes the outer contour of the variable-demarcated area G. The shape of a golf green is fixed, but the shape of the outer contour formed using the area-defining string 5 is indefinite and variable. In other words, by changing the arrangement of the area-defining string 5, for example by bending it, and freely defining the shape of the outer contour, the area (variable-demarcated area G) corresponding to the golf green can be variably formed into a desired shape. In the in-ball game, the third ball 4 (jack ball) is placed inside the variable-demarcated area G first, and each team competes to see whether they can roll the first ball 2 and the second ball 3 from outside the variable-demarcated area G, enter the inside of the variable-demarcated area G, and stop them near the third ball 4.

In addition, by using this area-defining string 5, the variable-area G can be positioned like a golf green, and ultimately, players can compete for points based on the number of their team's balls (so-called ON balls) that are within the variable-area G (on-ball number) (on-ball game). In this case, the third ball 4 does not need to be used. This on-ball game incorporates the appeal of golf.

Alternatively, the aforementioned in-ball game using the third ball 4 can be combined with this on-ball game to compete for points based on the total number of in-balls of the first or second team and the number of on-balls of the first and second teams (in-ball/on-ball combined game). In the case of an in-ball/on-ball combined game, the team that stops the in-ball closest to the third ball 4 is awarded a near-pin score (2 points). In this case, a new style of competition can be enjoyed that combines the excitement of existing boccia with the excitement of golf.

In either of the above two aspects, the shape of the variable partition area G, whose shape can be freely changed by the arrangement of the area-defining string 5, can be an important strategic point. In the case of an in-ball game, where the third ball 4 is initially placed within the variable partition area G is also a strategic point. In an on-ball game, for example, the difficulty level can be increased by making the variable partition area G into a complex shape.

The inclined disk 6 is also used to adjust the direction and speed of the ball as the game progresses with each team rolling the ball as described above. For example, if the opponent's ball is in front of the third ball 4 from the viewpoint of the team, making it difficult to aim at the third ball 4 in a straight line, the inclined disk 6 can be placed in a specified location to change the trajectory of the team's ball so that it evades the opponent's ball to the side or goes around the back, thereby bringing the ball closer to the third ball 4. The inclined disk 6 is basically used to give the team an advantage, but it can also be placed to the disadvantage of the opponent. Therefore, the position of the inclined disk 6 can also be an important strategic point in the strategy.

In an in-ball game, the first team can freely place the first disk 6a and the second team can freely place the second disk 6b in the variable partition area G at any time during the match, allowing each team to execute a strategy using the inclined disk 6.

In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the first disk 6a and the second disk 6b, the second team can place a dark green third disk 6c (mound) together with the third ball 4 (jack ball) in the variable partition area G before the start of the match. This further enhances the strategic nature of the game and increases the variety of strategies, while mitigating the disadvantage of the second team batting second to make the game fairer and allow both teams to enjoy the game equally.

In addition, in an in-ball game, the use of the first disk 6a and the second disk 6b is optional. In an on-ball game, the inclined disk 6 is not used.

As shown in FIG. 3, a rolling start reference position T (throwing line) is defined at a predetermined location a predetermined distance away from the variable partition area G using a quasi-position defining string 7, and players on each team roll the first ball 2 and the second ball 3 from fixed positions determined based on the rolling start reference position T.

As shown in FIG. 2, the quasi-position defining string 7 is further included as an accessory in the sports equipment set 1. The quasi-position defining string 7 is, for example, a rope about 2 to 3 meters long, and has a fifth color different from the first, second, and third colors. Here, the quasi-position defining string 7 is made of the same rope material as the area defining string 5, and the fifth color is the same light green color as the fourth color. The length and color of the quasi-position defining string 7 are not limited to those described above, and can be changed as appropriate. In this figure, a predetermined amount of vinyl tape of the first and second colors is wrapped around the surface of both ends of the quasi-position defining string 7 to serve as a marker for the first and second teams to place their colored balls at the rolling start reference position T.

In the in-ball game or in-ball/on-ball combined game described above, it is necessary to accurately know the distance from the team's ball to the third ball 4. For this reason, the sporting equipment set 1 further includes, as an accessory, a distance measuring tool 8 (so-called compass, caliper) for actually measuring the distance.
2, the distance measuring tool 8 is configured by connecting, for example, a first compass 8a having a first color and a second compass 8b having a second color. With this, for example, the distance measuring tool 8, in which the angle between the first compass 8a and the second compass 8b is adjusted so as to match the distance between the third ball 4 and the first ball 2 closest to the third ball 4, is placed between the third ball 4 and the second ball 3 closest to the third ball 4, and by checking the presence or absence of a gap between the distance measuring tool 8 and the ball and the size of the gap, it becomes possible to determine whether the first ball 2 or the second ball 3 is closer to the third ball 4.

The sports equipment set 1 further includes, as an accessory, a scene indicator 9 (a so-called paddle) that allows the judge to indicate whether the scene is a rolling scene by the first team (first scene) or a rolling scene by the second team (second scene).
As shown in FIG. 2, the scene display device 9 has a first surface 9a having a first color and a second surface 9b having a second color on both sides, and the umpire displays the first surface 9a to the players during the first scene and the second surface 9b to the players during the second scene.

The sports equipment set 1 further includes a scoreboard 10 as an accessory. The scoreboard 10 is used to display the scores of each team, and may be of a known configuration.

By using such quasi-positioning strings 7, distance measuring devices 8, scene display devices 9, and scoreboards 10, the progress of the competition can be made smooth.

The sports equipment set 1 further includes a bunker 11. The shape and material of the bunker 11 are not limited, but may be, for example, substantially circular as shown in FIG. 3 and made of a material such as resin having shock absorption properties. The bunker 11 may be made of other shapes and materials. The bunker 11 is placed at a desired position around the variable partition area G by the first or second team, and functions as an obstacle for the first ball 2 and the second ball 3 when the player rolls the first ball 2 and the second ball 3 toward the variable partition area G. The bunker 11 can be placed freely outside the variable partition area G, and the position of the bunker 11 can be an important strategic point in the strategy.

<Competition Method>
The competition method according to this embodiment is a competition method in which a first team capable of using N first balls 2 and a second team capable of using N second balls 3 compete using the competition equipment set 1, and is also a method of using the competition equipment set 1.

The competition method has at least a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. Each step is described below.

First, in the first step, the second team uses the area definition string 5 to define the circular outer boundary of the variable partition area G in the desired shape.

In the second step, the second team places one third disk 6c at a desired position within the variable partition area G defined by the first step.

After the second step, in the third step, the first team rolls the first ball 2 to enter and stop it in the variable partition area G, or the second team rolls the second ball 3 to enter and stop it in the variable partition area G.

After the third step, in the fourth step, the first team or the second team rolls a new first ball 2 or a new second ball 3 in sequence until the number of balls held by the first team or the second team is exhausted.

The game method involves selectively playing either an in-ball game or a combined in-ball/on-ball game, and competing for points.

If an in-ball game is selected, in the second step, the second team further places one third ball 4 at a desired position within the variable partition area G. In the fourth step, the team that has stopped its ball farthest from the third ball 4 within the variable partition area G, or the team that has not stopped a ball within the variable partition area G, sequentially rolls a new first ball 2 or second ball 3 corresponding to their own team. If the first ball 2 or second ball 3 can be stopped within the variable partition area G closer to the third ball 4 than the opposing team, the turn of throwing passes to the opposing team. Finally, the points are competed for by the number of in-balls, which is the number of balls of the team that are closer to the third ball 4 than the opponent's ball that is closest to the third ball 4.

If an in-ball/on-ball combined game is selected, in the fourth step, when both teams run out of their N balls, they will compete for points based on the total of the number of on-balls, which is the number of balls in the variable partition area G, and the number of in-balls. In addition, the team that stops the in-ball closest to the third ball 4 will be awarded a near-pin score (2 points).

<How to score>
FIG. 4 shows a diagram for explaining the scoring method of the in-ball game. FIG. 4 shows a state where the outer line of the variable partition area G is defined on the floor of the conference room using the area definition string 5, and both teams throw all of their balls from outside the variable partition area G, and one end is over. In this diagram, the second ball 3 of the second team that is stopped closest to the third ball 4 inside the variable partition area G is the second ball 3a. On the other hand, the second ball 2a and the second ball 2b of the first team are stopped at a position closer to the third ball 4 than the second ball 3a. In this case, the number of in-balls of the first team is calculated as two (for example, two points). The score of the second team is 0. As a result, in this end, the first team wins by two balls (two points).

Figure 5 shows a diagram explaining how to score in an on-ball game. Figure 5 shows the end of one end after both teams have thrown all of their balls. In this diagram, five first balls 2 and three second balls 3 are stationary inside the variable partition area G. In this case, the number of on-balls for the first team is five, and the number of on-balls for the second team is three, and the points are calculated accordingly. As a result, this is an example of an end in which the first team wins by two balls (two points).

Figure 6 shows a diagram explaining the scoring method of the in-ball/on-ball combined game. Figure 6 shows a state where one end has ended after both teams have thrown all their balls. In this diagram, as in Figure 4, the second ball 3 closest to the third ball 4 is the second ball 3a, and the first balls 2a and 2b are stopped as first balls 2 closer to the third ball 4 than the second ball 3a. Also, six first balls 2 and five second balls 3 are stopped inside the variable partition area G. In this case, the number of in-balls for the first team is 2 and the number of on-balls is 6, and the score is calculated. The number of in-balls for the second team is 0 and the number of on-balls is 5, and the score is calculated. Furthermore, the first team that stopped the in-ball closest to the third ball 4 is given a near-pin score (2 points). As a result, in this end, the first team wins by three balls (5 points).

<Flow of the competition>
An example of the flow of a competition is explained below in order. The flow of a competition includes, for example, steps (1) to (13).

(1) Two teams will be made up of 1-3 players each, and will compete in one match of 2-6 ends. Each player can voluntarily pre-register for the competition app via a smartphone or other device.

(2) Each player will do warm-up exercises and stretching.

(3) Each player faces each other, standing 3 to 4 meters apart, and practices pitching by rolling the ball around and playing catch.

(4) Determine the position of the "center mark C" shown in Figure 3, and mark it with tape or the like if necessary. Next, set the "throwing line T" about 3 to 4.5 meters from the center mark C. Specifically, since the circular area defining string 5, when made into a straight line, will be 3 to 4.5 meters long, it is placed on the floor and a mark is made at a predetermined location about 3 to 4.5 meters from the center mark C. Then, place the semi-position defining string 7 on the floor and roll it to define the starting reference position T (throwing line). Line up the colored balls (first ball 2 and second ball 3) behind the throwing line.

(5) The umpire will announce the team names, player nicknames, the scoring rules that will be used, and explain the penalty provisions.

(6) The representative players of each team will throw one colored ball from the throwing line, and the team that can stop the colored ball closer to the center mark C than the opposing team will choose whether to bat first or second. In the following explanation of this example, the team that bats first will be referred to as the first team, and the team that bats second will be referred to as the second team.

(7) The second team places the area-defining strings 5 on the floor so that the center mark C is approximately in the center, forming a variable-demarcation area G. The variable-demarcation area G can be formed to have any shape, but the area-defining strings 5 must not cross. This step corresponds to the first step.

(8) The second team places the third ball 4 (jack ball) and the third disk 6c (mound) anywhere within the variable partition area G. The third ball 4 may be placed anywhere within the variable partition area G, and the third disk 6c is placed at least 30 centimeters away from the third ball 4. This step corresponds to the second step described above.

(9) The second team may optionally place a bunker 11. The bunker 11 may be in contact with the area defining string 5 or not, as long as it is outside the variable boundary area G.

(10) A player from the first team throws the first ball 2 within the width of the throwing line (the length of the sub-position defining string).

(11) A player from the second team throws the first second ball 3 within the width of the throwing line T. When either team's ball enters and stops inside the variable partition area G, the next step is started. This step corresponds to the third step.

(12) If both teams' balls come to a halt inside the variable demarcated area G, the player on the team that threw the ball farther than the third ball 4 will throw the ball next. If only one team's ball comes to a halt inside the variable demarcated area G, the player on the team whose ball is not within the variable demarcated area G will throw the ball. If the thrown ball cannot be stopped closer to the third ball 4 than the opposing team's ball, or if the thrown ball goes outside the variable demarcated area G, a player on that team will throw the ball next.

(13) All players on a team throw the same number of pitches (in any order). Step (12) above and this step correspond to the fourth step.

The series of steps (7) to (13) above constitutes one end, and one match ends by repeating the same steps from the first end up to the sixth end.

In each end, each team may place an additional mound (first disk 6a and second disk 6b) at any location within the variable partition area G at any time before their team throws the ball. Once placed, the additional mound cannot be moved until the end is over.

The team that knocks the third ball 4 (jack ball) out of the variable partition area G may place the third ball 4 anywhere within the variable partition area G, at least 30 centimeters away from the other balls.

If one team has thrown all of its balls, the other team may continue to throw, or may declare the end if they feel there is no need to throw.

The scores for each end are recorded, and the losing team goes first in the next end, and the winning team goes second in the next end.

<Rules etc.>
In the case of an in-ball game or a combined in-ball/on-ball game, if it is difficult to visually judge the distance between the balls, the umpire uses a distance measuring device 8 to measure and judge the distance.

If the closest balls of both teams are exactly the same distance from the third ball 4, each team will count one in-ball.

As a penalty, if a player criticizes a teammate who makes a mistake, or openly celebrates or expects the other team to make a mistake, the referee will deduct one point.

The handicap is an integer between 1 and 5 that represents the player's skill level, with 5 points being added for beginners, 3 points for intermediate, and 1 point being added for advanced.

At the end of each end, the scores are recorded on the scoreboard 10 or app, and after all ends are completed, the scores for each end are added up and the team with the most points is declared the winner.

If the total points are tied, a tie-break end will be held. Each team will throw one ball, and the team that gets it closest to the third ball 4 and stops it will be declared the winner.

Players are free to talk during the match and gather around the variable zone area G to hold strategy meetings. Players should refrain from making negative comments and instead aim to liven up the competition with positive comments and attitudes. Referees should aim to ensure the smooth progress of the match. After the match, players should look back on each other's good plays and take photographs with their team's balls for record purposes, making time for players to deepen their interactions.

<Competition Results>
FIG. 7 shows an example of the game result. FIG. 7(a) shows an example of the game result recorded on the scoreboard when the first and second teams play from the first end (1st) to the sixth end (6th) by the scoring method of the in-ball/on-ball combined game. In this scoreboard, "ON" means the score based on the number of on-balls, "IN" means the score based on the number of in-balls, "Near Pin" means the score based on the nearest pin, "Penalty" means the penalty deduction, and "HC Total" means the score based on the handicap added according to the ability of each player. "Total w/HC" means the total number of all the scores of each team in one match.

For example, in the first end, the first team gets 3 points for in-ball hits, 6 points for on-ball hits, 2 points for near-pin hits, and 0 points for penalty deductions, giving a total of 11 points. From the first end to the sixth end, the first team gets 5 points for in-ball hits, 33 points for on-ball hits, and 4 points for near-pin hits. The total of these points plus the player's handicap of 6 points gives a total of 48 points. For example, in the first end, the second team gets 0 points for in-ball hits, 4 points for on-ball hits, 0 points for near-pin hits, and 0 points for penalty deductions, giving a total of 4 points. From the first end to the sixth end, the first team gets 7 points for in-ball hits, 30 points for on-ball hits, 8 points for near-pin hits, and -1 point for penalty deductions. The total of these points plus the player's handicap of 8 points gives a total of 52 points, giving the second team a victory.

Figure 7(b) is an example of the result of a game in which the first and second teams play from the first end to the sixth end using the in-ball game scoring method. The format of this scoreboard is the same as that of Figure 7(a), but the "ON" column and the "Near Pin" column, which are not used in in-ball games, are grayed out. For example, the first team's score for the number of in-balls in the first end is 5 points. The total number of in-balls from the first end to the sixth end is 10 points. For example, the second team's score for the number of in-balls in the first end is 0 points. The total number of in-balls from the first end to the sixth end is 9 points, and the first team wins.

Effects of the embodiment
According to the sports equipment set 1 of the present embodiment, a new sport that combines the interests of boccia and golf can be easily enjoyed. In a competitive sport using the sports equipment set 1, for example, the shape of the variable partition area G can be changed using the area-defining string 5, or a tilted disk 6 can be used, allowing players to enjoy a variety of strategy elements and skill elements that are not found in boccia. In addition, the sports equipment set 1 can be completed in a relatively short time of about 10 to 30 minutes per match, and can be easily enjoyed in an empty space or an empty conference room in a company office, for example. As a result, a new sport can be provided that can be easily enjoyed by a wide range of players, including not only disabled players, who are currently the main players in boccia, but also able-bodied players.

According to the competitive sports, for example, if there are many advanced players, a relatively strategic in-ball game can be selected, if there are many beginners, an on-ball game can be selected, and if there are players with various levels of skill, an in-ball/on-ball combined game can be selected, so that everyone can enjoy the games, no matter who is playing.

The competitive competition involves advanced and diverse strategic elements, and therefore requires discussion within the team through strategy meetings. For example, by engaging in the competitive competition among employees during in-house training or when forming teams in the early stages of a project, it is possible to enhance communication within the company and within the team, thereby improving the productivity of the company.

In addition to the above examples, the competitive games can be offered at various event venues for the elderly and those raising children who want to do activities together with their children, or at senior care facilities such as nursing homes and day care centers, thereby improving the lack of communication in the local community and among the elderly and improving their happiness.

In the above explanation, when external dimensions or sizes are described as "same," "equal," or "different," this description does not mean the exact meaning. In other words, "same," "equal," and "different" mean "substantially the same," "substantially equal," or "substantially different," allowing for design and manufacturing tolerances and errors.

In addition to the above, the methods according to the above embodiments and their variations may be used in appropriate combinations. For example, it may be interesting to have players wear eye masks while playing.

Although we will not provide examples, the present invention can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1. Competition equipment set 2. First ball 3. Second ball 4. Third ball 5. Area definition string 6. Inclined disc 6a. First disc 6b. Second disc 6c. Third disc 7. Sub-position definition string 8. Distance measuring device 9. Scene display device 10. Scorebook 11. Bunker

Claims (5)

A set of sports equipment used in a competitive sport in which a first team batting first and a second team batting second compete against each other at a predetermined competition location in the real world,
N first balls (N being an integer of 2 or more) having a first color that is the team color of the first team, the first balls being to be rolled within the playing area by a first team member of the first team by throwing, kicking, or operating a ball throwing machine;
The N number of second balls having a second color that is the team color of the second team and different from the first color, the second balls being for a second team member of the second team to roll within the playing area by throwing, kicking, or operating a ball throwing machine;
a third ball having a third color different from the first color and the second color, which is a target when the first ball and the second ball are rolled in the playing area;
a variable partitioned area in which the third ball is placed, the variable partitioned area having a fourth color different from the first color, the second color, and the third color for variably defining an outer ring-shaped contour line of the variable partitioned area in which the first team and the second team increase their scores depending on the number of intrusions and stops of the first ball and the second ball thrown by hand, kicked by foot, or rolled by a ball throwing machine;
At least one inclined disk is arranged as desired within the variable partition area by the first team or the second team in order to adjust the direction or speed of travel of the first ball and the second ball that have entered the variable partition area by being thrown by hand, kicked by foot, or rolled by a pitching machine;
The sports equipment set is characterized in that by combining the above items into one set, a competitive sport that combines the interests of both Boccia and golf can be easily enjoyed. The set of sports equipment according to claim 1,
A plurality of said inclined disks are
a first disk that the first team can place at a desired position within the variable partition area during the course of the game from the start to the end of the game;
A second disk that the second team can place at a desired position within the variable partition area during the course of the game from the start to the end of the game;
a third disc having a different color from the first disc and the second disc, which the second team can place in a desired position before the start of the game;
A set of athletic equipment comprising: In the sports equipment set according to claim 2,
A reference position defining string having a fifth color different from the first color, the second color, and the third color for defining a rolling start reference position of the first ball and the second ball rolled into the variable partition area by hand throwing, kicking, or a pitching machine;
a distance measuring tool for measuring a distance between the first ball and the second ball, which have entered and stopped within the variable partition area, and the third ball;
a scene indicator having a first surface having the first color and a second surface having the second color, the scene indicator allowing an umpire to selectively indicate the first surface representing a first scene in which the first team rolls the first ball, or the second surface representing a second scene in which the second team rolls the second ball;
A set of sports equipment further comprising: In the sports equipment set according to claim 3,
The set of sports equipment further includes a bunker that is placed at a desired position around the variable partition area by the first team or the second team and serves as an obstacle for the first ball and the second ball that are thrown by hand, kicked by foot, or rolled into the variable partition area by a ball throwing machine. A method of playing a game using the game equipment set according to any one of claims 1 to 4, in which a first team capable of using the N first balls and a second team capable of using the N second balls compete against each other,
A first step in which the second team defines a circular outer periphery of the variable partition area in a desired shape using the area defining string;
a second step in which the second team places one of the tilted disks at a desired position within the variable partition area defined by the first step;
A third step in which, after the second step, the first team rolls the first ball to enter and stop it in the variable partition area, or the second team rolls the second ball to enter and stop it in the variable partition area;
a fourth step in which, after the third step, the first team or the second team rolls the corresponding first ball or the second ball in sequence until the N number of balls held is exhausted;
having
In the second step, the second team further places the third ball at a desired position within the variable partition area, and in the fourth step, the first team or the second team corresponding to the first ball or the second ball that is the furthest from the third ball among the first ball and the second ball that have stopped within the variable partition area is sequentially rolled anew, and finally, an in-ball game in which points are competed for by the number of in-balls, which is the number of balls of the team that are closer to the third ball than the ball of the opponent team that is closest to the third ball; and
an in-ball/on-ball combined game in which the total score is determined by adding the total score of the number of in-balls of the first team and the second team and the number of on-balls, which is the number of balls of the team that are in the variable partition area when the number of N balls held by the first team and the second team is exhausted in the fourth step, and further adding the near-pin score;
The method is characterized in that one of the games is selectively played and a score is competed for.

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