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2d •
No way the Mrs is letting me have one of these lol
https://youtube.com/shorts/C9g5MB8f748?is=TlhtchKyOF74KB_L
1 like • 2d
😁 I like it
11d •
First big competition of the year tomorrow
Arrived in Cherbourg today for the Department triples tomorrow with 2 new teammates that I’ve never played with and yet they have faith in me to deliver. It’s going to be fun and I hope to live up to expectations despite hardly playing since November had a good few hours with @Stephen Daykin earlier with the new terrain and looking forward to 168 teams from all over Normandy tomorrow
1 like • 9d
I wish e could still play competitive petanque. God willing later in the year. I must add something here .... the advice Kevin gave about the 'process' before pointing and shooting has helped me tremendously when I practice almost every day. I wish I had this information a few years back ! Thanks Kevin
Feb 27 •
Are you playing this weekend?
My first proper practice for 2026 starts this weekend as I’m restricted when it’s cold. First competition is next weekend when I play with a GB junior player to help his game
0 likes • Feb 28
Merci Kevin, That's what I thought but I was not sure.
0 likes • 26d
@Thor Hestas Thank you very much Thor
29d •
'Proper' Technique
I have developed a style of holding and throwing the boule (shooting) that works for me since I started playing with casual players 3 years ago and received no instruction from them. I have improved steadily even though my form is not "technically correct". This weekend my son and I placed 3rd in a regional tournament of 16 teams but was told that my 'improper' technique will be self-limiting and that I should scrap my learned technique sooner than later and re-learn using the "correct" form. Thoughts?
0 likes • 29d
James, I was told once that the 'rolling' shoot is frowned upon. On a smooth surface I used to shoot that way and hit many boules. Now I have adapted and shoot half volley or direct. Sometimes I still use the rolling shoot method on a smooth surface and I really don't care is someone frowns, I just smile when they shoot 'properly' and miss). When I hit (especially if my boule stays in the vicinity) I am happy. I agree what Kevin says about the sledging part.
Jan 27 •
It’s time to go ALL IN
Tomorrow I give my notice to my employer and landlord. I’m off to live and play in Aigne near Carcassonne. I’ll be filming regularly and offering French Boule breaks when I’ve sorted everything. It’s time to make my coaching a priority and to unleash myself on the French Petanque scene and document the entire process. You heard it here first
1 like • Feb 24
Good luck, Kevin. You speak French ?
0 likes • Feb 24
@Kevin ORourke Sounds like my Spanish. At least I can buy tequila and tacos in Mexico 😁
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