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@Emmanuel Tacheau it’s mixed, that’s what makes it good. Rolling in parts, horribly undulating and rough and deep in other parts.
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@Jegarajan Chinnappan Occitanie in South West France. In this area there are hundreds of terrains and I can choose from at least 4 - 6 different tournaments per day
Naughty tactics or clever strategy - What do you think.
I filmed this great game which is worth watching in full……but there was some controversy at the end. It starts at 59:00 I didn’t realise one vital aspect and it’s made me ponder if this was a tactical delay with ignorance of the rules and confusion or a master stroke in delay and coche placement post clarification. Drop your thoughts below and if you have a spare hour to watch the game what you thought of the decisions made. It was fascinating to see the Thai and Madagascar teams in action and some of the good and bad tactical choices made by other teams. https://youtu.be/GWeWwuNBlpE?is=0NyIEka5JjRrrEIW
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I think it was very unsportsmanlike and whilst I didn’t know about the timed game situation at the time it dawned on me once they had shot the jack and hands were shaken. I was disappointed to see this tactic being deployed but I guess when teams have a chance to sledge in another way and deploy desperate means then it says more about them than any poor win. I think they had a good chance against the Madagascar team but I will never know. The majority of the game was a great tactical exchange. I did witness some other horrible moments when the Thai and Madagascar teams were playing in high stakes games. Mostly from the partisan crowd and with a few strategically placed so called supporters who would jeer, clap, laugh and generally cause a nuisance. When they were politely asked to vacate another selection took their place. I know there is a lot of tension in France with many people complaining that the Thai and Madagascar players spend loads of time practicing. This is the same whinging as the English and other countries used to do when they lost to the French. The difference is that the rest of Europe upped their game whilst the brits are still moaning about weather etc
We win or we learn - What was your report this weekend?
I played 2 comps today on the back of losing 13/12 twice yesterday in a triples. The first was singles which I really enjoy! First game was against a French junior champion. I was in control, pointing well and shooting well. I was 9/2 up and confident. Then a couple of huge misses at key points where if I hit I would score 3 but miss and lose 1. Then a bad end where I got 2 atrocious kicks from hidden stones and I found myself 10/9 down. I attacked and shot and carreau twice but miss the 3rd. Same thing in the next end and eventually lost 13/12 😡 Second game was a carbon copy of the first except it was a local champion who only missed 1 shot the entire game. We went toe to toe until 10/10 when I shot and carreau twice but missed the 3rd! He eventually beats me 13/12 🤬 Into doubles in the afternoon with a great local player who shoots from a squat position. Tough draw again and we lose 13/12🤬🤬🤬🤬I play 90% and he plays 80% but the opposition play better. Next game exactly the same happens against a strong Catalan team and despite playing 95% we lose 13/12! I can’t believe I lost every game to the same score. What are the lessons after this There are no guarantees in life, I can play perfect boule and still lose. The boule gods didn’t shine on me and after a 3 hour game and 15 dead ends the choice of jack placement was VIP. I hit drawn into a game I was uncomfortable with, I listened to the crowd that was partisan and should have played my own game. What lessons did you have from this weekend?
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@Stephen Daykin we discussed this many times and it’s great to see your change from “I’m with my friends and I want to have fun” to I’m being a professional and I can have fun anytime afterwards
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@Yvonne Nieuwenhoven wonderful reflection, and a great lesson on choosing team mates wisely
Welcome to the new members
Hello Michal, Jegarajan, Andreas, John, Sven, Pierre, Emmanuel, Christophe, Christopher, Alain, Roger, Martin, Tom, Odd, Helene, Halyna, Stevie, Lars, Richard, Yvonne, Jean-Pierre, Gary and Dragan! Phew! That’s a lot of new members. Please tell us a little about yourselves, your Petanque journey and what you want from this community
Greetings from the Netherlands: A Pétanque Lover with a Passion for France 🇳🇱❤️🇫🇷
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group and excited to be here. I live in the Netherlands, have a deep appreciation for France and its culture, and of course a great passion for the wonderful game of pétanque. I've been playing pétanque for the past 3½ years and am always looking for ways to improve my game. I joined this community to learn from experienced players, discover new ideas, tactics, and strategies, and gain momentum in my development as a player. I'm also looking forward to making new friends who share the same passion for pétanque. It's always great to connect with people who enjoy the sport and are eager to help each other improve. Feel free to call me Rajan. I look forward to learning from all of you, sharing experiences, and being part of this great community. If you'd like to know anything about me, ask me anything! 🎯🇳🇱❤️🇫🇷
Greetings from the Netherlands: A Pétanque Lover with a Passion for France 🇳🇱❤️🇫🇷
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I’m Kevin aka Pétanque Coach. I play the French game of Pétanque and offer free advice, game commentary and interviews via my YouTube channel.

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