Like all sports, petanque changes immensely from the time when you are a beginner to the time when you achieve a certain level of proficincy.
When you throw your first boule it all seems rather random, and you ask yourself "is this really all? Getting as close to the pig (the small ball) as possible?"Full story
Going in high is the only way when the ground is rough. A rolling shot will not work, and you have to make the boule land where you want it to lie. This is not as easy as it sounds, it requires a very high shot with a lot of backspin on the boule.Full story
This is typically the first shot used by all players, as it is the easiest shot to perform. The ball in thrown about halfway and rolls the rest of the way.
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The rolling-hit is generally considered a bit of a cheat, but as long as it works , do it. You aim at the opponents boule, and try to land a bit in front of it to make your boule roll into it and knock it away.Full story
Carreau is the most difficult shot you can learn, but if you master it there is a bright future for you in petanque. The first prize in major tournaments is more than 1.000.000 FFR, and if you can shoot a carreau every time you want to it could be yours.Full story
As part of the citys promotions to have the fench vs all blacksrugby test the council invited our petanque club to set up a piste in the town centre.
Mr. Setsaas has sendt us some petanque-pictures from Thailand.
After the success of 2003 and 2005, we are getting ready for 2009! Fernandina Beach is a small, very friendly town on beautiful Amelia Island on the Atlantic. From the Amelia river on the west side to the beaches on the east side is just 2 miles. With many cafés and restaurants for all budgets.
Pierre de Olivia has sendt us a snapshop from Yucatan, Mexico
We want to avoid all rumors at once. Even if the small ball is called "the pig", "le cochonette" - IT IS NOT A SURCE FOR SWINE FLU! So just keep playing! Just don't play as pigs, it might ruin the game...
Petanque gamplay: Going in highPetanque gamplay: CarreauPetanque gamplay: Rolling in for a hitPetanque gamplay: Rolling inPetanque gamplay: Gameplay
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