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April 24, 2026 · 534 views

Why you always miss your first boule (and how to fix it)

April 23, 2026 · 432 views

"Tricky" terrains: chance or an advantage for certain players?

April 16, 2026 · 585 views

Pétanque: Adapting to impossible terrains (dirty tricks)

An 8% slope, stones, roots, tall grass, fine sand, concrete... Tricky terrains exist in every outdoor competition. Those who

April 16, 2026 · 539 views

Doublette vs Triplette: What communication?

In doublette you manage everything with a single partner. In triplette you navigate between three egos, three readings of the...

April 16, 2026 · 1,042 views

Organising a wild and friendly tournament

No licence, no

April 16, 2026 · 575 views

The mid: Why is it the hardest position?

Point and shoot. Read the game and decide. Make up for the mistakes of the other two. The triplette mid concentrates all the...

April 16, 2026 · 1,079 views

Playing with boules of different diameters

70.5 mm or 77.5 mm — 7 mm of

April 16, 2026 · 587 views

The science of the bounce in pétanque: why does it jump?

Your boule lands well, then bounces back 1 metre. Why? Angle of

April 16, 2026 · 487 views

The psychology of the jack: Throwing it far or near to break the opponent?

Placing the jack is a major tactical decision that 80% of players improvise. Near or far, central or off-centre, against the...

April 16, 2026 · 709 views

Pointing with the left hand in pétanque: Why (and how) to train?

You're right-handed. The game configuration forces you to point from the left. You lose the point. This situation arises in every...

April 16, 2026 · 948 views

The rolling shot in pétanque: Genius strategy or an admission of weakness?

April 16, 2026 · 525 views

The pétanque survival kit: The essential accessories

Tape measure, cloth, magnet, hook, spare jack... The accessories that