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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 6, 2026 · 353 views
The signs that show you're going to miss your shot
Even before the boule leaves, certain signals clearly indicate the shot will miss. Body, mind, decision, action: Paquita identifies the 7 warning signs of a miss and how to spot them in time so you don't lose the boule.
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June 6, 2026 · 367 views
The "useless" point: a frequent strategic mistake
Pointing without thinking about what the boule will actually change — the
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June 6, 2026 · 363 views
Playing the second boule: advantage or pressure?
The second boule is the only one in the end played with real terrain information. An advantage to exploit or extra pressure to manage? Paquita analyses the 6 situations of the second boule and how to systematically make it an asset rather than
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June 6, 2026 · 402 views
The role of your partner's gaze in decision-making
A partner's gaze can validate, doubt, paralyse or reassure — often without
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June 6, 2026 · 376 views
Pétanque: Why do some players crumble at the end of a game?
Playing well for 10 ends then
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June 6, 2026 · 447 views
Pétanque: Can too slow a pace of play penalise you?
Playing slowly often passes for wisdom or concentration. But too slow a pace can also penalise you — on the mental side, the momentum of
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June 6, 2026 · 396 views
Pétanque and wind: Real adaptation or just an excuse?
The wind really does affect pétanque — but not in the way most players think. Paquita distinguishes the wind's measurable effects from convenient rationalisations, and gives the concrete adaptations that genuinely make a difference.
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June 6, 2026 · 333 views
Pétanque: The posture mistake to avoid when tired
Fatigue alters the throwing posture even before the player
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June 6, 2026 · 522 views
Pétanque: When should you absolutely not shoot?
Shooting when you shouldn't: the
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June 6, 2026 · 652 views
Pétanque. Why do you change your action without realising?
The action that worked perfectly at the start of the game gradually deteriorates. No
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May 17, 2026 · 446 views
A poorly placed circle: real impact on the end (Pétanque)
We place the circle quickly, without much thought. Yet its position determines the
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