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Why some pétanque players sabotage themselves
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This rare quality sets great pétanque players apart
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Why some pétanque victories hurt more than defeat
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March 11, 2026 · 946 views
Become a formidable shooter (pétanque)
100 numbered exercises, 8 sections, programmes by level, the
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March 10, 2026 · 666 views
The 5 types of players you hate having on your team in pétanque.
The unsolicited adviser, the chronic slowcoach, the sore loser... Paquita draws up the ruthless portrait of the 5 profiles that poison a pétanque team. You'll recognise yourself.
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March 10, 2026 · 536 views
Pétanque et Couple : <span style="color: #ff4d4d;">Le Guide de Survie</span> pour ne pas divorcer sur le terrain
Mixed doublette, tensions on the terrain, a missed shot, a disputed call... Paquita shares her rules of
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March 7, 2026 · 2,471 views
Test: The 3 best boules for a "shooter" in 2026
Boulenciel Iris, MS IT, Obut ATX: 3 months of terrain testing to find the best pétanque boules for shooters in 2026. Full comparison, detailed ratings and advice from
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March 6, 2026 · 1,896 views
How to check whether your boules are FFPJP / FIPJP approved?
Mandatory markings, FIPJP dimensions, umpire checks, permitted brands: everything
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March 5, 2026 · 795 views
Stainless Steel vs Carbon Steel Boules: Which to choose for your style of play?
Grip, cushioning, maintenance, hardness: a full comparison between stainless steel and carbon steel to choose the best pétanque boules for your style of play in 2026.
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February 21, 2026 · 495 views
Paquita Protocol: High-Performance Pétanque Training
Paquita Protocol: High Performance Pétanque Training 2026 FIELD EDITION - THE PLAN THAT BUILDS YOUR LEVEL Motivation Technical Shock 95% of players train poorly. Playing tests your level, training builds it with data. Day 1 Axis & Balancer Straightness of the arm and balancer. Map out your drop zones for a clean repeat. Day 2 Shooting Ballistics Master wrist breakage. Analyze your failures (short/long gaps) to read your profile. Day 3 Gesti
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February 6, 2026 · 1,305 views
Which boules to choose to dominate the 2026 season?
Hardness, weight, material, FFPJP approval: everything
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February 6, 2026 · 667 views
2026 Pétanque Transfer Window: The headache of the new star teams!
Transfers, new triplettes, favourites for the 2026 Nationals: the pétanque transfer window is buzzing. Discover the moves that will reshuffle the deck this season.
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February 6, 2026 · 708 views
2026 Pétanque Rules Alert: Sweeping Costs a Card!
FFPJP alert: From 2026, Article 10 toughens the penalties for sweeping the terrain. Discover how to avoid a card and stay within the rules this season.
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January 29, 2026 · 562 views
New dematerialised FFPJP licence
Let's take a little look at the new 2026 FFPJP licence in the form of a QR code that's getting a lot of people talking 🤣
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January 29, 2026 · 1,460 views
COMPLETE GUIDE – MY 2026 PÉTANQUE LICENCE STEP BY STEP
COMPLETE GUIDE – MY 2026 PÉTANQUE LICENCE STEP BY STEP
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French pétanque championships 2026: calendar from 19 August to 6 SeptemberFive confirmed French pétanque championship dates from 19 August to 6 September 2026.
Mondiaux Gamenes petanque 2026 : argent en triplette, or au tir pour les BleuetsLa France termine les Mondiaux Gamenes 2026 de Santa Susanna avec l
Youth Worlds 2026: Bousch and Herlemann win precision-shooting goldAt Santa Susanna, Kimberley Bousch and Dawson Herlemann dominated the mixed junior precision-shooting final.Results
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Youth Worlds 2026: Bousch and Herlemann win precision-shooting goldAt Santa Susanna, Kimberley Bousch and Dawson Herlemann dominated the mixed junior precision-shooting final.Mondiaux Gamenes petanque 2026 : argent en triplette, or au tir pour les BleuetsLa France termine les Mondiaux Gamenes 2026 de Santa Susanna avec lFrench pétanque championships 2026: calendar from 19 August to 6 SeptemberFive confirmed French pétanque championship dates from 19 August to 6 September 2026.Rules FFPJP
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