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“Pétanque” or also known as
Boules is played on a gravel terrain in almost every town and village in
France. It has become so popular even the UK has adopted this sport. This is an
easy game to pick up, easy to play and is enjoyable even if you a newcomer
playing with experts--game for all ages, even if you can’t bend down to pick
up the Boule, just put a magnet on a piece of string.
The
purpose of the game is to get as many of your Boules as you can closer to the
target Jack, than your opposition. The Jack is also called the “Cochonnet”
or ‘Coche’ or ‘But.’
Games can be singles - one
against one, or doubles, triples. In triples, players have 2 Boules each, in
singles and doubles, each have 3 Boules each.
An
‘End’ finishes when all Boule have been thrown. You score one point for
each Boule nearer to the Coche than the opposition best Boule. So the maximum
score in one end in a doubles or triples is 6 points - but usually only one or
two points get scored.
The first side to reach 13 wins the game.
This
famous “Boule” is between 70.5 and 80 mm diameter and weigh between 650
and 800 gm. The competition Boules are stamped with the maker’s name and
unique code number. You must use an official Boule in events and leagues. |
