The rules state the jack should always be marked, can be tough on the fingers so what to use? Recycle your old toothbrush. Cut the head...

Well Eric, that is a very interesting question. Always watch out for overhead dangers as pistes are normally around trees and light...

Recent History The modern history of the organised sport in England starts in 1974. A group of enthusiasts at Sam's Hotel, Shedfield,...

WHEN DID BOULE START? Good question Eric, Well boule was first seen in Ancient Egypt, later in Greece and modified by the Romans to a...

This 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...

Welcome 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...

This is a collation of all our coaching tips, practice ideas and information sheets concerning the sport of petanque. We will start off...

The choice of boule. 2021 To find the right set of boule for your individual requirements there are several factors to consider. With the...

Shooting Perfecting the skill. On Line. Equipment Required Your set of boule One spare Boule 25 metres of string or twine Here we are...

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...

The choice of boule. To find the right set of boule for your individual requirements there are several factors to consider. With the...

Pointing. 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...

Throwing the jack We talked about landing your boule accurately in an area that would provide the best chance of your boule, upon...

Piste maintenance. So, you have followed all the instructions and advice and have a lovely new piste all ready for action. Well, the...

New 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...