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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...
Phil Boarder
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Feb 10, 20234 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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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!
Phil Boarder
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 22, 20223 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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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....
Phil Boarder
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Phil Boarder
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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