#Matériel pétanque
These rules on equipment that many petanque players don't know
Boules, jack, accessories, marking and approval: the equipment rules that pétanque players often forget in competitions.
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Official rules on pétanque boules: weight, size and approval
Weight, diameter, approval, marking: the official FFPJP rules on pétanque boules used in competitions.
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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
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Boule diameter: why the wrong choice holds you back (Pétanque)
Between 70.5 mm and 80 mm, the
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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
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The pétanque survival kit: The essential accessories
Tape measure, cloth, magnet, hook, spare jack... The accessories that
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Choosing the weight of your pétanque boules: The dilemma between fatigue and precision
650g ou 800g ? Le mauvais poids coûte des points — soit par manque de contrôle, soit par fatigue accumulée. Paquita explique la science du p…
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Hardness of pétanque boules: The complete guide to understanding everything and choosing well
Soft, semi-hard, hard, extra-hard... The hardness of
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Smooth or grooved pétanque boules: The real impact on your game
The grooves aren't just decorative. They change the boule's behaviour at the
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Why you should ban supermarket boules
Poids non conforme, acier mou, diamètre fantaisiste, rouille en trois mois... Paquita passe au scanner les boules vendues en grande surface …
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Le cercle rigide : La fin définitive du "rond" tracé à la main !
Cercle rigide obligatoire en pétanque : diamètre réglementaire, placement, pourquoi ça remplace le rond tracé à la main. Tout ce que dit le …
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