Petanque technique: shooting and pointing

Shooting or pointing is first and foremost about the throw: where you place your feet, how you hold the boule, your swing and your release. This topic brings together our articles on petanque technique, to help you become more consistent, whether you’re a pointer, a middle player or a shooter. You’ll find concrete things to work on out on the terrain, as in our article on precision shooting in petanque, the event that best tests a shooter’s reliability. Every tip comes from Jean-François’s experience as a coach, and you can work on it during practice, without any special equipment.