I just lost in the second game in a single tournament here in Bourg Saint Andéol. I’ve beaten the tough opponents in the first game and was confident going into the second game. I thought I had practised and worked out most of the terrains this morning whilst waiting for the competition and filming a little. However, nothing prepared me for the nightmare terrain that was chosen. I threw the Jack initially to 8 m and threw my first boule which promptly hit a stone and steamed off at a right angle and off the terrain!!!! I had a quiet word with myself and said shit happens through the second boule which hit another bastard stone and went 4 m to the back. It was at this days that I realised it would be much easier to shoot than to point. In the end, I lost quite a close game to a very good player, but whilst I was throwing 1 to 2 boule off the terrain he was only throwing one boule off the terrain. He won quite a few ends with 5/6 meter measures! Shooting was also difficult because of the stones and I don’t think I’ve ever lost to a terrain in my life. Although my opponent got to 13 before I did, I still don’t think he deserved the win. Have you ever lost to a terrain before?

Tonight at 6.30pm UK time we have another get together to discuss tactics, strategies and review some footage. This is also a great way to get together and have a god chat and learn from others. I have 2/3 end from this weekend that I think will be great lessons for anyone, regardless of your ability or knowledge. The invite will say 7.30pm but that's French time. It starts at 6.30pm if you are in the UK. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84451288998?pwd=ssP6LczmfjvsxxdkTLnLH4nFt60Vtw.1

Won the Club Championship Triplets yesterday as a pointer. Lately I've been applying lessons from our Coach @Kevin ORourke videos and The Inner Game of Tennis, a book gifted to me by @Paul Cornwell mindfully. 'Play to Win' and not 'Play Not to Lose' is a message from Kevin that really stayed with me. That mindset helped me stay positive and commit to my descisions throughout the day. A key lesson from The Inner Game of Tennis is to trust my instincts instead of overthinking. When the game got tight, I focused on the boule in hand rather than the score, and on executing the shot rather than worrying about the outcome. Kevin emphasises the importance of playing a mindful game several times and we need to treat every boule as imporant. Every boule deserved my full attention yesterday, usually it was not the case in the past hahah. As a pointer, my focus was simple: place a good boule d’avant, apply pressure, and give the team something to build on. Nothing fancy, just doing the basics well and staying consistant for the whole day. #PetanquePerformanceAcademy #PlayToWin #EveryBouleMatters #MindfulGame #MindsetMatters #TrustYourInstincts #BouleDAvant #Triplets #ClubChampions

I have just finished uploading a FULL 43 minute review of this book for my YouTube members only and I'm uploading it in full here so you can see the value I hope to bring in the future to the Premium members of this community. In addition for anyone who wants to try the premium membership you can access a 7 day trial to watch the recordings of the Zoom trainings we held for Steve's book. This is better if you have a copy as it will make more sense and you can buy a copy at this link https://link.amazon/B0brJobUN

Today with a special guest! 😎