I'm looking for a train program for shooters (Tireurs in French). I searched the whole net but no luck.
Can anyone help me on this ?

I don't know if the following will be of help to you:

see:

the thread carreau/coaching

http://www.usapetanque.org/technique.html

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/petanque-blv/cours.htm#

HTH,
Guy

(Stig, if you're reading this - how about a Coaching section...)

Dear Jef,

You first need to make sure your basic shooting technique is sound: grip of the boule, stance, aim, release and follow-through, etc. Ideally you need a coach or experienced player who can advise you, otherwise a video or book.

There are many different training exercises to try, e.g:
- shooting a single boule at different distances
- place 3 boules in a row and shoot the middle boule, both in-line and side-by-side
- use a tyre and practise lobbing into it. This develops a good lobbing style needed for shooting.
- place target boules on a wooden block. This forces you to be accurate!
- draw a circle and place 6 boules inside, 3 are yours, 3 against. Practise shooting the against boules.
- place 3 boules in a triange and try and shoot 2 boules with 1.

I'm sure there are lots more, but these are good basics to try and pracise.

Good luck!

Jeff,
I hope this will help you with the basics. I always remember B.R.A.P.
B - Bend wrist, R - Reach back as far as your arm can go, A - accelerate the forward motion, P - Point your hand after the release of the boule.
Be conscious of your release point before each shot. For example if it's a 9 plus meter shot you have to remind yourself that the release point is higher. If it's a shorter shot, it's a lower release point. And of course alot of practice. Good luck.

Loi

Thanks for the info. I looked to the website and ok it is interesting but this is not a detailled training program for shooters. Thanks anyway.

Jef

hi,

so u change release point???

why?

I thought the release point should be alsways the same??? i saw on movies...

BR
mike