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The 5 biggest beginner mistakes in pétanque (and how to avoid them)
The 5 biggest beginner mistakes in pétanque — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --card-2: #1d1d1d; -…
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The battle of nerves: destabilising the opponent
The battle of nerves: unsettling your opponent in pétanque — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --car…
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The war of the brands (obut, ms, boulenciel…)
The pétanque brand war: Obut, MS, Boulenciel… — PetanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --card-2: #1d1d1d;…
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The little-known rules that lose pétanque games
The little-known rules that cost you pétanque games — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --card-2: #1…
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Mandatory equipment in 2026: the checklist
Mandatory pétanque equipment 2026: the complete check-list — PetanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --car…
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Video officiating on a smartphone in pétanque: Gadget or the future?
Smartphone video refereeing in pétanque: gadget or future? — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --car…
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La fanny: origins and the craziest rituals
Losing 13-0 is a humiliation. Having to kiss Fanny's buttocks is a tradition! Dive into the history of this boulodrome icon and discover the…
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Shooting the iron or "in front": What's the best strategy to win?
A clean carreau is the dream, but the "rafle" wins. Should you always aim for the top of the boule or play it safe by landing in front? A te…
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The winning boule: How to stop trembling when everything rides on a shot?
Mental: handling pressure on a winning bowl — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --card-2: #1d1d1d; -…
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3 fifteen-minute exercises for shooting at home
No need for a 15-metre terrain to become a sharpshooter! Discover 3 ultra-fast shooting exercises (a timed 15 mins) to practise at home to s…
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EXCLUSIVE: Discover the BAPA, the first magnetically-guided pétanque boule!
What if you never miss a tile again? After 10 years of R&D, Petanqueland presents BAPA technology: a liquid neodymium core capable of co…
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The secret of the backspin: How to finally master it
The secret of the retro shot: How to finally master it — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --card-2:…
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3 fifteen-minute exercises for pointing at home
3 exercises of 15 min for pointing at home — PétanqueLand :root { --noir: #0d0d0d; --noir-2: #141414; --card: #161616; --card-2: #1d1d1d; --…
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Why you should ban supermarket boules
Non-compliant weight, soft steel, fanciful diameter, rust in three months... Paquita scans the boules sold in supermarkets and explains why …
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Care: stopping your boules from rusting over the winter
Storage, cleaning, oiling, putting away... Paquita gives you the complete protocol so your pétanque boules come out spotless in the spring, …
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Survival: How to handle a 12-hour competition in 35°C heat
Hydration, nutrition, sun protection, mental management... Paquita gives you the complete survival guide to last 12 hours on a pétanque terr…
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How to become a good team captain
The captain's role, managing personalities, tactical decisions, communicating under pressure: Paquita gives you the complete guide to lead a…
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Become a formidable shooter (pétanque)
100 numbered exercises, 8 sections, programmes by level, the
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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 pét…
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Petanque and Couple: <span style="color: #ff4d4d;">The Survival Guide</span> to Not Divorcing in the Field
Mixed doublette, tensions on the terrain, a missed shot, a disputed call... Paquita shares her rules of
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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, detail…
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How to check whether your boules are FFPJP / FIPJP approved?
Mandatory markings, FIPJP dimensions, umpire checks, permitted brands: everything
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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 y…
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