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Le premier concours de l’année : la préparation qui change tout sans vous épuiser
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July 20, 2026 · 3,325 views
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July 20, 2026 · 3,003 views
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July 20, 2026 · 3,225 views
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July 20, 2026 · 2,923 views
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July 20, 2026 · 2,897 views
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July 20, 2026 · 2,958 views
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July 20, 2026 · 2,879 views
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July 20, 2026 · 2,964 views
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July 20, 2026 · 2,939 views
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July 14, 2026 · 2,988 views
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July 14, 2026 · 3,007 views
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July 14, 2026 · 2,941 views
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July 14, 2026 · 2,911 views
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July 14, 2026 · 3,127 views
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The biggest analysis mistakes in pétanque don't come from the technique, but from reading the score, the terrain, and the real threat.
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July 11, 2026 · 3,046 views
Three ways to point in pétanque: which one to choose?
Rolling, half-lob, or lob: discover the three ways to point in pétanque and how to choose the right trajectory based on the terrain and the situation.
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July 10, 2026 · 3,970 views
Why some players improve twice as fast at pétanque
With the same training, some players improve twice as fast. This is n
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July 10, 2026 · 2,917 views
The invisible mistakes that cost you games at pétanque
No major technical mistake, but games lost all the same. These invisible mistakes of timing, placement, and shot choice cost dearly — here are the
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July 10, 2026 · 3,002 views
The biggest trap for the ambitious pétanque player
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July 10, 2026 · 2,996 views
Why confidence changes everything at pétanque
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July 10, 2026 · 2,875 views
What your reaction to a missed boule reveals at pétanque
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July 10, 2026 · 2,882 views
Smartphone video refereeing at pétanque: myth or reality?
Since smartphones film in ultra high definition and slow motion, the question has become inevitable on the boulodromes: can video be used to officiate? What the FFPJP rules say.
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July 10, 2026 · 3,081 views
The greatest rivalries in the history of pétanque
Quintais–Foyot, Dylan Rocher contre tous, le duel Marseille–Lyon : les rivalités qui ont marqué la pétanque, ce qu'elles racontent du jeu, et pourquoi elle
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July 10, 2026 · 3,037 views
Why the crowd has a huge influence on pétanque
The crowd doesn't just watch: it weighs on the rhythm, confidence, and decisions. Here are the 6 mechanisms by which the crowd really changes the flow
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July 10, 2026 · 3,012 views
Why close games are the hardest to win at pétanque
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July 10, 2026 · 3,081 views
The signs that a pétanque team is about to crack
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July 10, 2026 · 3,037 views
Why certain habits make you improve faster at pétanque
Tous les joueurs s'entraînent — peu progressent vraiment. La différence ? Quelques habitudes simples et répétées. Voici celles qui changent une saison de p
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July 10, 2026 · 3,038 views
The most common analysis mistakes at pétanque
Avant de mal jouer, on analyse mal. Voici les 6 erreurs d'analyse qui font perdre le plus de mènes à la pétanque, et la méthode pour les corriger.
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July 10, 2026 · 3,058 views
Why some players win at pétanque with less talent
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July 10, 2026 · 3,012 views
The secret of the most consistent pétanque players
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July 10, 2026 · 2,954 views
Why some defeats are essential to improving at pétanque
Toutes les défaites ne se valent pas. Certaines, bien analysées, font plus progresser qu'une victoire. Voici comment transformer une défaite à la pétanque
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July 10, 2026 · 2,929 views
Do instinctive players have an advantage at pétanque?
Instinct or reflection: which of the two profiles wins more at pétanque? A debate based on
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July 10, 2026 · 2,857 views
Adapting your game to an uneven court: the complete method
Bumpy terrain, slopes, rolling gravel, a hard and dry surface: the terrain is never perfect. The players who improve are those who read the ground before even picking up their boule. Here's the method.
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