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Why does the fear of winning also exist in pétanque?
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May 7, 2026 · 645 views
The ideal boule weight according to your position (pointer vs shooter) (Pétanque)
Between 650 g and 800 g, 150 grams that change everything depending on
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May 7, 2026 · 422 views
Playing with worn boules: real advantage or false comfort? (Pétanque)
There is a stubborn belief in the world of pétanque: old boules are better because they are “broken in”. The surface is soft, we know them, we trust them. This belief is psychologically real — and tactically misleading. The comfort of familiarity and the performance advantage are two separate things, and confusing them prevents you from making good decisions about your hardware. This article separates what is true from what is perception. 2questionsla
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May 7, 2026 · 473 views
Why do some boules "grip" the terrain better than others? (Pétanque)
Some boules seem to
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May 7, 2026 · 425 views
Why do some boules go out of play without apparent reason? (Pétanque)
A boule shot at the right height that disappears from the terrain. A jack that flies into the bushes after a clean impact. These situations seem incomprehensible — yet each has a precise explanation. Paquita reviews them all.
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May 7, 2026 · 722 views
Boule diameter: why the wrong choice holds you back (Pétanque)
Between 70.5 mm and 80 mm, the
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May 7, 2026 · 400 views
Bluffing in pétanque: useful or completely pointless?
Feinting a shot, playing slowly to push the
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May 6, 2026 · 430 views
Team communication: talking too much or not enough? (Pétanque)
Talking too much is distracting. Not talking enough is isolating. In between, there's a communication that really helps the
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May 6, 2026 · 393 views
The key moments when a game really swings (Pétanque)
A pétanque game isn't won evenly across all the ends. It swings on 3 or 4 precise moments that most players don't recognise at the time. Paquita identifies them one by one — and explains how not to miss them.
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May 6, 2026 · 450 views
Reading an end in a few seconds: a simple method — Pétanque
How many points are at stake? Who holds the end? Which boule is closest? Most players lose 15 seconds fumbling before each boule. Paquita gives the method to read a whole end in under 5 seconds.
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May 6, 2026 · 405 views
Attacking or holding in pétanque: making the right choice at the right time
Shoot or point? Attack or manage? It
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May 6, 2026 · 414 views
When your partner makes you lose: how to react intelligently — Pétanque
Your partner strings together mistakes, the points
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May 6, 2026 · 529 views
Pétanque: playing against stronger opponents, the mistakes to absolutely avoid
Against a stronger team, most players make the same mistakes — and lose faster than
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