LE TECHNIQUE
It's fun and easy to play pétanque, but it's even more enjoyable if you have a little head start. Give your technique a check-up and take the victory home!
A less than perfect grip.
It’s not a good idea to spread your fingers and place your thumb underneath. This gives less spin and lower control.
Backspin
Keep your fingers together to achieve the most concentrated spin. Spread fingers reduce the friction surface and decrease the ball's "backspin." The thumb should be alongside without interfering.
The handshake release
The handshake release means that your palm faces away from the gravel - just like when you're about to shake someone’s hand.
It’s definitely comme il faut to shake hands with your opponent before the game, but when you release the ball, your palm should be horizontal to the ground. Otherwise, the ball will spin in the direction your palm is pointing.
Straight wrist
Tilt your wrist to get a better grip on the ball and maximum backspin, but make sure it’s straight when you release it. A relaxed wrist is as essential as air and water.
The bird feeder
Puts the ball into spin, but in the wrong direction. Allowed, but none of the world’s 200,000 best pétanque players use this technique.
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