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Why does the fear of winning also exist in pétanque?
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What your look really says about your level at pétanque
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This character error prevents you from progressing at pétanque
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July 14, 2026 · 287 views
These habits that stop you from improving in pétanque
Some routines are reassuring, but they freeze your level. Here are the most common habits that block progress in pétanque.
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July 14, 2026 · 278 views
Why some victories in pétanque are misleading
Some victories are reassuring, but hide flaws in play or reading. Here is how to recognize a misleading victory in pétanque.
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July 14, 2026 · 264 views
These phrases that destroy a pétanque team's mentality
In pétanque, some phrases break a team's confidence faster than a missed end. Here is how to spot them and replace them.
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July 14, 2026 · 238 views
Why some defeats mark a pétanque player's life
Some defeats stay etched for years. Here is why they mark a pétanque player so much and how to take something from them.
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July 14, 2026 · 235 views
The biggest analysis mistakes in petanque
The biggest analysis mistakes in pétanque don't come from the technique, but from reading the score, the terrain, and the real threat.
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July 11, 2026 · 290 views
Three ways to point in pétanque: which one to choose?
Rolling, half-lob, or lob: discover the three ways to point in pétanque and how to choose the right trajectory based on the terrain and the situation.
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July 10, 2026 · 265 views
Why some players improve twice as fast at pétanque
With the same training, some players improve twice as fast. This is n
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July 10, 2026 · 261 views
The invisible mistakes that cost you games at pétanque
No major technical mistake, but games lost all the same. These invisible mistakes of timing, placement, and shot choice cost dearly — here are the
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July 10, 2026 · 251 views
The biggest trap for the ambitious pétanque player
Wanting to do too well, setting goals too high, comparing yourself constantly: the trap of the ambitious pétanque player. Analysis and solutions by Paquita
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July 10, 2026 · 256 views
Why confidence changes everything at pétanque
Self-confidence at pétanque is n
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July 10, 2026 · 240 views
What your reaction to a missed boule reveals at pétanque
Sigh, anger, head down, or smile? Your reaction after a missed boule reveals your mental profile. Analysis and advice from Paquita to better manage the
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July 10, 2026 · 227 views
Smartphone video refereeing at pétanque: myth or reality?
Since smartphones film in ultra high definition and slow motion, the question has become inevitable on the boulodromes: can video be used to officiate? What the FFPJP rules say.
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