Phil Boarder
Petanque. Rougher than you think!
Petanque is a confrontational game, it is emotional, and it requires a certain mindset, especially how I play! Many people describe the...
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Phil Boarder
- Mar 1, 2023
- 1 min
2023 catalogue of Petanque Equipment with boule size hand measure
Pen-Y-Coed Petanque 2023 new catalogue is out now. If you would like one please email or telephone your address and we will pop one in...
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Phil Boarder
- Feb 10, 2023
- 4 min
A Petanque Piste. How to build one.
THE PETANQUE PISTE For International competition and National Championships, the minimum dimensions of a single piste are 15M x 4M with a...
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Phil Boarder
- Feb 9, 2023
- 2 min
So let us start at the beginning. How to play
A Summary of the Rules 2023 The game of Petanque is played between two teams of 1, 2 or 3 players. In singles or doubles each player uses...
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Phil Boarder
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Who knows what the New Year will bring. If I had a Crystal Boule?
Who knows what the New Year will bring. If I had a Crystal Boule? As we look forward to 2023 who knows what the New Year will bring. Well...
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Phil Boarder
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
May we wish all our readers a Very Merry Christmas!
It has been a strange year as petanque slowly returns to normality. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for...
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Phil Boarder
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Have a very Merry Christmas with boule on!
We are looking back at our creative Christmas Artwork with a hint of petanque in the theme. Some are not as obvious at first and then!
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Phil Boarder
- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 5 Where the boule lands.
So to draw a close to the top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong we are focusing on the piste itself. Part 5 Where...
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Phil Boarder
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 4 The jack !
Part 4 The jack is the target and the closer the better. WRONG! Many new players are obsessed with the jack and it tends to rule the...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 3 Always play their last boule
In this series we are looking at the top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 3 Always play their last boule New...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 2 Do not know who’s boule is who’s
Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 2 Do not know who’s boule is who’s This is a common problem when players...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Five things new players to the petanque game get wrong Part 1
This week we are looking at the top five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 1 Stand in the wrong place! Where to...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 6 Summary
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 6 Summary We have seen a rise in new players to our sport but it is actually...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 5 New players v experienced players.
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 5 New players v experienced players. Our response needs to be encouraging Pastime...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 4 New v New
Learning how to play petanque can be a bit of an arms race. As new players become more experienced and learn the tactics and rules they...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 3
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 3, I can remember the early days of playing petanque at a competitive level....
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 15, 2022
- 1 min
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 2
I always say “The great thing about petanque is anyone can play it.” I follow with” The terrible thing about petanque is anyone can play...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 14, 2022
- 1 min
Petanque a boule journey.
Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. I always say “The great thing about petanque is anyone can play it.” I follow with” The...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Yesterday we looked a petanque magnets with strap. Today a cord
BIZOUBOULE Boule Magnet on Cord Super strong magnet on a tough cord attached to a belt clip. The clip can be hooked to the belt or...
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Phil Boarder
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
How to pick up a petanque boule if you cannot bend down
Magnets are a must for some players and Obut provide two different designs AOCPNO Boule Strap Lifter The strap attaches to the belt or...
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