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Phil Boarder

Apr 3, 20232 min read

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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2023 catalogue of Petanque Equipment with boule size hand measure

Phil Boarder

Mar 1, 20231 min read

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, 20234 min read

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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So let us start at the beginning. How to play

Phil Boarder

Feb 9, 20232 min read

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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Who knows what the New Year will bring. If I had a Crystal Boule?

Phil Boarder

Dec 28, 20221 min read

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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May we wish all our readers a Very Merry Christmas!

Phil Boarder

Dec 22, 20221 min read

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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Have a very Merry Christmas with boule on!

Phil Boarder

Dec 19, 20221 min read

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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Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 5 Where the boule lands.

Phil Boarder

Dec 2, 20222 min read

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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Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 4 The jack !

Phil Boarder

Dec 1, 20221 min read

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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Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 3 Always play their last boule

Phil Boarder

Nov 30, 20222 min read

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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Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 2 Do not know who’s boule is who’s

Phil Boarder

Nov 29, 20221 min read

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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Five things new players to the petanque game get wrong Part 1

Phil Boarder

Nov 28, 20222 min read

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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Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 6 Summary

Phil Boarder

Nov 23, 20222 min read

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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Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 5 New players v experienced players.

Phil Boarder

Nov 22, 20223 min read

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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Petanque. A new vision to introduce new players. Part 4 New v New

Phil Boarder

Nov 18, 20221 min read

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, 20221 min read

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, 20221 min read

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, 20221 min read

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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Yesterday we looked a petanque magnets with strap. Today a cord

Phil Boarder

Nov 8, 20221 min read

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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How to pick up a petanque boule if you cannot bend down

Phil Boarder

Nov 7, 20221 min read

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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