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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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June 22, 2026 · 379 views
The biggest observation mistakes before an end in pétanque
Before throwing, good players read the terrain, the score and the opponent. The 6 observation mistakes that lose ends — and the method to correct them.
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June 10, 2026 · 454 views
The consistent player VS the spectacular player: who really wins?
The carreau that gets the crowd on its feet, or the simple point that lands every end? Over time, it
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June 10, 2026 · 435 views
Playing not to lose VS playing to win
They're not two styles, but two states of
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June 10, 2026 · 471 views
The habits holding you back without you realising
Are you plateauing without understanding why? Often it's not your abilities but invisible automatisms: playing without
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June 10, 2026 · 480 views
Pétanque: Why does the "forced" action never work?
Pushing the boule, gripping, accelerating in jerks: the forced action seems logical but sabotages precision. Co-contraction, a broken pendulum, a brutal release… Paquita explains why forcing never works — and how to find a smooth, reliable action again.
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June 10, 2026 · 448 views
A boule that touches an outside object: what to do?
A dog, a ball, a boule from the neighbouring game, a spectator… When a boule touches an outside object, what do the rules say? Paquita clears it up: everything depends on whether the boule was still rolling or had already stopped. Case by case, official FIPJP verdicts.
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June 10, 2026 · 419 views
The invisible mistakes in doublette
Missed boules, everyone sees them. Bad decisions, no one — except the score. Counting the boules, choosing shooting or pointing, placing the jack, communicating: Paquita breaks down the invisible mistakes that lose doublettes.
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June 10, 2026 · 500 views
Playing under pressure: what really changes in your game
Sweaty hands, an action that tenses up, easy boules missed at the end of a game… Under pressure, your body, your action and your attention genuinely change. Paquita breaks down what's happening — and what works to take back control.
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June 6, 2026 · 480 views
Body positioning that influences the trajectory
In pétanque, the boule's trajectory starts in the body before
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June 6, 2026 · 480 views
Pétanque: Why do some teams win without being better?
Some teams regularly beat technically superior opponents. It
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June 6, 2026 · 534 views
The importance of timing in the throw
The timing of the throw in pétanque — the moment of release, the synchronisation of the pendulum, the coordination between the body and the arm — is the
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June 6, 2026 · 397 views
Can you dispute a measurement? What the rules really say
Disputing a measurement in pétanque: when it
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