Phil BoarderFeb 11 minEric asks Can you play petanque when it is windy?Well Eric, that is a very interesting question. Always watch out for overhead dangers as pistes are normally around trees and light...
Phil BoarderJan 131 minERIC ASKS. Does anyone play this game in the UK?Recent History The modern history of the organised sport in England starts in 1974. A group of enthusiasts at Sam's Hotel, Shedfield,...
Phil BoarderJan 101 minEric has a few more petanque questionsWHEN DID BOULE START? Good question Eric, Well boule was first seen in Ancient Egypt, later in Greece and modified by the Romans to a...
Phil BoarderJan 72 minEric is new to petanque and has lots of questionsThis is Eric and he is an “ingly” Eric has just started playing petanque and has lots of questions. Lots and lots of questions about the...
Phil BoarderDec 9, 20216 minA guide to Petanque measuresWelcome to 2021 December's coaching tip from Pen-Y-Coed Petanque. Our series is aimed to help you enjoy the game of Petanque and win more...
Phil BoarderOct 28, 20212 minWinning Petanque Blog post 28/10/21This is a collation of all our coaching tips, practice ideas and information sheets concerning the sport of petanque. We will start off...
Phil BoarderJul 6, 20214 minChoosing your Petanque Boule. A GuideThe choice of boule. 2021 To find the right set of boule for your individual requirements there are several factors to consider. With the...
Phil BoarderJun 7, 20212 minPetanque Shooting Perfecting the skill. On Line. Shooting Perfecting the skill. On Line. Equipment Required Your set of boule One spare Boule 25 metres of string or twine Here we are...
Phil BoarderApr 22, 20212 minThe Role of a Coach.The Role of a Coach Part 105! This is a tricky area. A coach may view the role of a coach very differently from that of a student or...
Phil BoarderMar 5, 20213 minChoosing the right boule for youThe choice of boule. To find the right set of boule for your individual requirements there are several factors to consider. With the...
Phil BoarderOct 1, 20203 minWhen is the Jack not the TargetPointing. When is the jack not the target? The game of petanque revolves around who is closest to the jack, so it is a bold step to...
Phil BoarderJul 7, 20203 minThrowing the Jack Throwing the jack We talked about landing your boule accurately in an area that would provide the best chance of your boule, upon...
Phil BoarderJun 19, 20203 minPiste maintenance once builtPiste maintenance. So, you have followed all the instructions and advice and have a lovely new piste all ready for action. Well, the...
Phil BoarderJun 18, 20203 minNew BouleNew Boule! New boule are always a bit tricky to move on to. Your old boule have played in lots of classic games and you have played some...