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Rules, technique, the mental game, practice and equipment: clear articles written by a coach, to help you play better from your very next game.

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Gift ideas for petanque players, men or women: original, useful or personalised gifts, by level and budget, plus the gift that helps them improve their game.
By Jean-François · · 15 min read
Rules · 28 min
Technique · 20 min
Practice · 17 min
Equipment · 15 min
CompetitionsThe 2026 petanque World Championships run from 20 to 24 November in Khon Kaen, Thailand.
· 18 min read
Rules
RulesHow to play petanque in plain English: the circle, the jack at 6–10 m, scoring to 13, a jack that goes out, and the French words you’ll hear on the terrain.
· 28 min read
TechniquePrecision shooting in petanque is played over 20 shots across 5 workshops, from 6 to 9 m.
· 20 min read
EquipmentA guide to Shilton petanque clothing: which polo to choose (Masters, Game, white), sizes, care, FFPJP rules and where to find the Masters cap.
· 12 min read
PracticeTo progress in petanque, work on your throw, your training and the mental game.
· 17 min read
EquipmentPetanque balls (boules): how to choose them to suit your hand and your position, with a size chart, weight, metal, hardness and Jean-François’s beginner set.
· 15 min read
EquipmentGift ideas for petanque players, men or women: original, useful or personalised gifts, by level and budget, plus the gift that helps them improve their game.
· 15 min read
EquipmentA guide to Shilton petanque clothing: which polo to choose (Masters, Game, white), sizes, care, FFPJP rules and where to find the Masters cap.
· 12 min read
EquipmentPetanque balls (boules): how to choose them to suit your hand and your position, with a size chart, weight, metal, hardness and Jean-François’s beginner set.
· 15 min read