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June 6, 2026 · 353 views

The signs that show you're going to miss your shot

Even before the boule leaves, certain signals clearly indicate the shot will miss. Body, mind, decision, action: Paquita...

June 6, 2026 · 367 views

The "useless" point: a frequent strategic mistake

Pointing without thinking about what the boule will actually change — the

June 6, 2026 · 363 views

Playing the second boule: advantage or pressure?

The second boule is the only one in the end played with real terrain information. An advantage to exploit or extra pressure to...

June 6, 2026 · 402 views

The role of your partner's gaze in decision-making

A partner's gaze can validate, doubt, paralyse or reassure — often without

June 6, 2026 · 376 views

Pétanque: Why do some players crumble at the end of a game?

Playing well for 10 ends then

June 6, 2026 · 447 views

Pétanque: Can too slow a pace of play penalise you?

Playing slowly often passes for wisdom or concentration. But too slow a pace can also penalise you — on the mental side, the...

June 6, 2026 · 396 views

Pétanque and wind: Real adaptation or just an excuse?

June 6, 2026 · 333 views

Pétanque: The posture mistake to avoid when tired

Fatigue alters the throwing posture even before the player

June 6, 2026 · 385 views

Can a boule get in the way without touching?

A boule

June 6, 2026 · 522 views

Pétanque: When should you absolutely not shoot?

Shooting when you shouldn't: the

June 6, 2026 · 652 views

Pétanque. Why do you change your action without realising?

The action that worked perfectly at the start of the game gradually deteriorates. No

May 17, 2026 · 446 views

A poorly placed circle: real impact on the end (Pétanque)

We place the circle quickly, without much thought. Yet its position determines the