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Body positioning that influences the trajectory
In pétanque, the boule's trajectory starts in the body before
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Pétanque: Why do some teams win without being better?
Some teams regularly beat technically superior opponents. It
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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 …
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Can a measure be challenged? What the Rules Really Say
Disputing a measurement in pétanque: when it
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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 wa…
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The "useless" point: a frequent strategic mistake
Pointing without thinking about what the boule will actually change — the
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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? Paqui…
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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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Pétanque: Why do some players crumble at the end of a game?
Playing well for 10 ends then
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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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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 conve…
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Pétanque: The posture mistake to avoid when tired
Fatigue alters the throwing posture even before the player
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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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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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The micro-adjustments good pointers make without saying so (Pétanque)
They point consistently without seeming to make any visible corrections. But watch closely: something changes on every throw — the foot posi…
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Playing short on purpose: real strategy or an admission of failure? (Pétanque)
Deliberately placing the boule short of the jack. Protection, forcing the opponent, the tempo of the end — playing short can be a brilliant …
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The role of silence in competition: advantage or pressure? (Pétanque)
A duo that doesn't speak between two boules — is it a strength or a discomfort? Silence in competition has precise effects on concentration,…
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Can you refuse to play an end? What the rules say (Pétanque)
Unreadable terrain, a poorly placed jack, an opponent's boule too close to the boundary — can you legally refuse to play or request an appea…
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Why do some boules veer off for no apparent reason? (Pétanque)
The boule rolls perfectly, then veers right over the last 2 metres. The
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The gaze before shooting: the detail that changes everything (Pétanque)
Where exactly are you looking at the moment you shoot? The target boule? The jack? The ground between the two? Most shooters don't really kn…
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Playing too fast: the silent mistake that loses you points — Pétanque
We don't miss all our shots through a lack of technique. Many are missed because
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Does the perfect player really exist? Pétanque
An impeccable pointer, a formidable shooter, a flawless reading of the game, a mindset of
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