3. A boule in between two other boule. Picking out target boule in a pack is a sign of a top player. This can be a frustrating part of...

2. A single boule over a jack. Many players will not shoot in this situation but a boule just behind the jack is a very dangerous boule...

Task 1 1. A single boule. This is familiar to all of us. The need to shoot the only boule on the piste is a required skill in Petanque...

Shooting Competition Introduction This session we look at shooting. I know we have covered the subject before but this time we look at...

Petanque 4 metres of fun! We have looked at how to throw a boule when pointing and now we are looking to control the game! The game of...

Landing spots! The landing spot is critical to a successful pointed boule. What if there is something in your chosen spot? Do not worry,...

Improve your pointing. So we have looked at the five things you need to get right during the throw but there is one factor vital to a...

Other Hand What the other hand is doing So we have looked at the feet, firm foundations remember. Then we looked at the grip, then the...

Release To recap, you have sorted out your feet, in the circle and with a firm balanced base. The grip on the boule is good with no...

3. Backswing How do you make the boule go straight? Well you can hang on to it a bit longer! It is all about the backswing. Now we always...

2. Grip Get a grip! We are looking at the aspects of the throw when pointing. The reality is the player throwing the boule only has...

Playing Petanque This section is looking at pointing. There are five main areas to cover the throw. Feet, Grip, Backswing, Release and...

As people enjoy the sunshine the clink of boule against boule can be heard across the parks of the land. So how do you play? A Summary of...

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...