What is a petanque coaching course?
It’s tailor-made coaching on the terrain, over 1 to 3 days, to stabilise your throwing technique and become more consistent. Through drills and challenges, your throws are filmed and analysed, then we work on your priorities: the technical side and your throwing technique if you’re a beginner, mental preparation if you’re more experienced. The course is taught in French; I can make myself understood in English, though I’m not fluent.
What level do you need for a petanque coaching course?
None: whether you have little experience, are coming back to petanque after a few years away or play in competitions, the course starts from your current level. If you’re a beginner, we focus on the technical side and your throwing technique; if you’re more experienced, on mental preparation, the strength that makes the difference in competition.
How long does a coaching course last?
From 1 to 3 days, usually 3: time to correct, to repeat, then to make the right movement automatic. Because repetition is the key to your success.
Where can I do a petanque coaching course near me?
I’m based in Nantes and I travel anywhere in France in my motorhome, to the place of your choice. I also run coaching courses in Geneva.
Are there petanque coaching courses in Geneva?
Yes. I come to Geneva on the same terms as in France: on your own or in a group, for 1 to 3 days, at the place of your choice. We arrange the dates together.
When do the 2026 and 2027 petanque coaching courses take place?
All year round, on weekdays or at weekends: there’s no set calendar. We arrange the dates of your 2026 or 2027 course together, depending on when you’re available.
How much does a coaching course cost?
Prices are available on request: I can offer you several formats, depending on the length, the number of players and the location. Get in touch and I’ll send you a proposal, with no obligation.
Can I do the course with other people or with my family?
Yes: on your own, in twos, threes or more, with a relative, a friend or a clubmate of your choice, as a family or as father and son. I also run women-only and men-only courses, so that everyone has the best possible conditions to perform.
Do we work on precision shooting during the course?
Yes, if it’s one of your priorities: through drills, with your own success criteria and a score to beat, as in the precision shooting workshops used in competition.
What do I need to bring?
Your boules and comfortable kit. I take care of filming your game, from the ground and by drone, so that you become truly aware of your areas for improvement.
What do I get at the end of the course?
Your personalised video of the whole course, complete with detailed feedback, in-depth analysis and corrections, with a conclusion summing up your areas for improvement. And your progress file: individual record sheet, score sheets and PDF documents, from physical preparation to mental preparation.
Coaching course or online petanque lessons: which should I choose?
The coaching course takes place on the terrain, where I correct your technique in person; the training programme gives you my complete method on video, so you can analyse your own game and correct yourself at home, at your own pace. The two complement each other. The programme is educational support, not sports instruction within the meaning of the French Sports Code.
How do I book a coaching course?
Fill in the request form or call me on +33 6 48 99 32 63: I’ll reply within 24 hours. Looking forward to chatting with you about our wonderful game of petanque!
