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“Get in the Game” Pétanque Set

Posted on August 19, 2012 by janetv — 1 Comment ↓

$20 Includes: 3 balls (boules) and a bag 1 cochonnet (target ball) 1 towel with fastener 1 book of rules with photos 1 metal circle (rondo) (fits in the bag) 1 coin

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Pétanque for Kids Family Pack

Posted on August 1, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

$110 (for 4 players) includes: 1 PetanqueforKids deluxe set (with counter) 3 “Get in the Game” sets

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Toss the boule

Posted on July 21, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

Hold the boule with fingers close together. Bend your wrist in order to get backspin on the ball

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Follow through

Posted on July 21, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

Make sure to follow through (like this!)

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Plant your feet

Posted on July 21, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

The word “petanque” means “feet glued down” – keep your feet in the ring (or “rond”)

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Keep Score

Posted on July 21, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

Each counter can keep track of scores for 1 or 2 players

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Measure

Posted on July 21, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

Use a measuring tape (when necessary) to decide which ball is closest

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Deluxe Pétanque Set

Posted on June 30, 2012 by janetv — No Comments ↓

$36 Includes: 3 balls (boules) and a bag 1 cochonnet (target ball) 1 towel with fastener 1 book of rules with photos 1 tape measure (for measuring distance) 1 coin 1 counter (to keep score for 1 or 2 players)

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