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Due to playing commitments our Petanque shop will be shut

Aug 61 min read

Due to playing commitments our Petanque shop will be shut

Our petanque shop will be closed on Fri 9th August reopening on Tue 13th August. We are sorry for any inconvenience this will cause.

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Jersey win the Home Nations Petanque Event

Phil Boarder

Aug 61 min read

Jersey win the Home Nations Petanque Event

Well done to Jersey, the planets aligned and the win was taken. Well done to Jersey players, spectators and support staff. A great event,...

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Petanque Home Nations in Jersey this weekend

Phil Boarder

Aug 21 min read

Petanque Home Nations in Jersey this weekend

To all the teams, Umpires and organisers taking part in this brilliant event, we wish you all well and hope you have an amazing time. It...

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Phil Boarder

Jul 301 min read

Petanque going round in circles

We conclude our look at circle placement with a photo that shows a range of circle positions . Next time you throw the circle over the...

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Placing the petanque circle over the jack.

Phil Boarder

Jul 291 min read

Placing the petanque circle over the jack.

We are looking at circle placement and how a little movement can mean a lot. Placing the circle over the jack is clearly in the rules but...

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Gaining an advantage when playing petanque

Phil Boarder

Jul 251 min read

Gaining an advantage when playing petanque

The circle has to be placed according to the rules and this week we are going to look a little closer at circle placement. I always say...

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Why is placement of the petanque circle so important?

Phil Boarder

Jul 221 min read

Why is placement of the petanque circle so important?

The circle is for throwing from, but, you can walk out of it if you wish! You can walk up the piste and have a glance around to see any...

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Phil Boarder

Jul 191 min read

Feet in a petanque circle!

Petanque is an interesting sport as far as feet go, it’s name is thought to derive from the French term Feet together. The concept of...

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Phil Boarder

Jul 171 min read

Petanque Going round in circles!

Round in Circles The introduction of plastic circles to the sport of petanque has changed how many players look at the sport. They add a...

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As we close our look at petanque bags we have left the best until last

Phil Boarder

Jul 161 min read

As we close our look at petanque bags we have left the best until last

TROO Traditional Obut Leather bag Made in tough supple leather in two classic colours this bag is functional and superb quality. It holds...

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Super soft leather boule bag by Obut in the UK

Phil Boarder

Jul 151 min read

Super soft leather boule bag by Obut in the UK

TROO Soft Leather bag Made in tough supple leather in three classic colours this bag is functional and superb quality. It holds three...

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Just a larger Petanque bag for your boule and kit

Phil Boarder

Jul 121 min read

Just a larger Petanque bag for your boule and kit

Obut 2020 Reporter bag Petanque Kit Bag Made in tough Nylon material in a functional grey colour with the classic Obut logo and a great...

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Why do we call it the 2021 Reporter bag for Obut Boule

Phil Boarder

Jul 111 min read

Why do we call it the 2021 Reporter bag for Obut Boule

This popular bag was taken out of production in 2015 but due to customer demand was re introduced in 2021. This bag has everything you...

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This week we are looking at Petanque boule bags from Obut

Phil Boarder

Jul 101 min read

This week we are looking at Petanque boule bags from Obut

TROOR Detailed tough Canvas bag Made in tough Canvas material these bags are each designed for the fashion styles of the Petanque player....

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Obut have a great selection of petanque boule bag here in the UK

Phil Boarder

Jul 91 min read

Obut have a great selection of petanque boule bag here in the UK

TROOR Canvas bag Made in tough Canvas material in a range of striking colours this bag is functional and bright. It holds three boule,...

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The petanque boule bag designed by petanque players

Phil Boarder

Jul 81 min read

The petanque boule bag designed by petanque players

We have been selling this bag for over 25 years and is a great bag for your petanque boule and equipment. Used by us and designed by us....

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Bags of bags for your boule and Petanque Equipment

Phil Boarder

Jul 41 min read

Bags of bags for your boule and Petanque Equipment

PYC Sports Bag for 3 Boule Navy Blue or grey formed Canvas bag with contrast black zip, piping and handle. Holds three boule Ideal for...

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Petanque boule bags, tough and secure boule carriers

Phil Boarder

Jul 11 min read

Petanque boule bags, tough and secure boule carriers

We are looking at bags this week and our range of boule bags Khaki Fawn Eurobag Tough Canvas bag in Khaki Fawn with contrast black zip...

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We round up our latest tips for new petanque players Tip 5

Phil Boarder

Jun 292 min read

We round up our latest tips for new petanque players Tip 5

Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Last part! Part 5 Where the boule lands. This is the Landing Spot. This...

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Tips to improve your petanque for new players Tip 4

Phil Boarder

Jun 282 min read

Tips to improve your petanque for new players Tip 4

Top Five things new players to the Petanque game get wrong Part 4 The jack is the target and the closer the better. WRONG! Many new...

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