Boule game

Pointers

So, you've decided to become a pointer (or you already are one!). Excellent. Here are a few pointers just for you, to help you improve your game. Before you start reading though, remember that there are two positions for pointing: squatting or standing.

There are several ways to throw a boule for pointing. The following are the most common: roll, soft-lob and high-lob.

There are several things you can do to perfect your pointing. Here, we describe four of them: balance, landing spot, target and spin.

Alright, are you ready for a tournament at the local pétanque pitch or how about a friendly game in your backyard ? Now all you need is your equipment : a set of boules from La Boule Bleue. Check our catalog or find out how to choose the right boules!

Differents types of throws

 

Working the point

 

Shooters

You prefer to shoot? This is the most spectacular throw, which requires intense concentration, skill and strength. But never forget that the best shooters are not those who throw the hardest!

The goal of shooting is to hit your opponent's boule and knock it away from the jack. Like pointing, there are several ways of shooting: short, shot on the iron and ground shot.

Here we describe four ways to practice and perfect your shot: strike, carreau, back boule and back-spin.

Alright, are you ready for a tournament at the local pétanque pitch or how about a friendly game in your backyard ? Now all you need is your equipment: a set of boules from La Boule Bleue. Check out our catalog or find out how to choose the right boules!

Types of shots

 

Working the point