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May 7, 2026 · 645 views

The ideal boule weight according to your position (pointer vs shooter) (Pétanque)

Between 650 g and 800 g, 150 grams that change everything depending on

May 7, 2026 · 422 views

Playing with worn boules: real advantage or false comfort? (Pétanque)

May 7, 2026 · 473 views

Why do some boules "grip" the terrain better than others? (Pétanque)

Some boules seem to

May 7, 2026 · 425 views

Why do some boules go out of play without apparent reason? (Pétanque)

A boule shot at the right height that disappears from the terrain. A jack that flies into the bushes after a clean impact. These...

May 7, 2026 · 722 views

Boule diameter: why the wrong choice holds you back (Pétanque)

Between 70.5 mm and 80 mm, the

May 7, 2026 · 400 views

Bluffing in pétanque: useful or completely pointless?

Feinting a shot, playing slowly to push the

May 6, 2026 · 430 views

Team communication: talking too much or not enough? (Pétanque)

Talking too much is distracting. Not talking enough is isolating. In between, there's a communication that really helps the

May 6, 2026 · 393 views

The key moments when a game really swings (Pétanque)

May 6, 2026 · 450 views

Reading an end in a few seconds: a simple method — Pétanque

How many points are at stake? Who holds the end? Which boule is closest? Most players lose 15 seconds fumbling before each boule....

May 6, 2026 · 405 views

Attacking or holding in pétanque: making the right choice at the right time

Shoot or point? Attack or manage? It

May 6, 2026 · 414 views

When your partner makes you lose: how to react intelligently — Pétanque

Your partner strings together mistakes, the points

May 6, 2026 · 529 views

Pétanque: playing against stronger opponents, the mistakes to absolutely avoid

Against a stronger team, most players make the same mistakes — and lose faster than