Petanque.org forum http://www.petanque.org/forum/ http://www.petanque.org/img/vanlig_header_forside.gif http://www.petanque.org/forum petanque.org forum http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3088 Etienne Rijkheer : Firstly, Guys, A Big Hug for the looking after Petanque.org You are doing a splendid job My question is, what will it take to make the forums searchable by using a set or sets of parameters? I was looking specifically for comments about the length of time that a game takes and how best to regulate the time taken especially in competitions. I found a bunch of interesting stuff and I do remember seeing something about the subject but I can't find the thread again Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:30 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3087 Etienne Rijkheer : For beginners the dictum is 'never shoot your last boule'. Sometimes it is absolutely appropriate to shoot your last boule. For example, if you have the point and the opponent is lying second, but you are lying third, fourth,etc., and by shooting you can remove their boule safely (without disturbing the point that you have), then you stand to make more that one point. Obviously. That's why it is important to keep an eye on what is happening in the game. Go up and have a look at how the boules are lying and make the decision with your team mates. Of course, you need to be a confident shooter too This is probably covered under 'tactics'elsewhere. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:05 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3086 BarryGreen : Hello Hicham Yes - we still play quite often (even in the heat ) - same place. Usually we play on a Friday or Saturday and very often after 5pm too - until it's too dark to see Best wishes - hope to see you there sometime - or drop me an email to arrange a specific date/time. Regards Barry Tue, 15 May 2012 00:12:33 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3085 Hicham Lachgar : Hi Barry, I have been looking for such opportunity since long time .hope to join you if you are still playing . Regards, Hicham Mon, 14 May 2012 23:11:35 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3084 HelmutScholz : I didn't mean shouting It should have been shooting :-) Fri, 04 May 2012 02:02:25 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3083 azmanabu : boule fbt from thailand good play .in malaysia plaayers many use boule fbt .goodd luck to u Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:03:38 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3082 RayAger : If you read the French forums, you may have seen there's a debate about whether Singles would be better played with 4 boules. If you, then perhaps there would be more of an argument to use different weights. Actually, I'm surprised the manufactures haven't pushed for this - good opportunity to sell 4 instead of 3 boules Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:02:54 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3081 MarcCogan : Fair enough, Ray. It's true that the people I've read online expressing interest in using more than one size/weight combination competed often in tête-à-tête, where you'll inevitably be called upon both to point and shoot. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:05:39 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3080 RayAger : I've never come across any serious players who want to play with different boules. If you think that the 'classic' game is Triples, then you're only playing with 2 boules each. Most of the time the Pointer will point their 2 boules, the Shooter will shoot their 2 boules and the Middle play may do either. Each player will have chosen boules suitable for the position they are playing. In the case of the Middle player, who may both point and shoot, they would normally choose a middle of the range weight, typically 700g, that is suitable for all round play. Remember too that the top players only use small variations in weight, 700g as the average, 690 or 680 for shooting, 710 or 720 for pointing. It's usually the less experienced players who play outside the normal limits. If the Pointer does need to take an occasional shot, they should be perfectly ok with a say, 710 or 720g boules. Of course, if they're shooting all day long, they may prefer a lighter boule. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:02:48 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3079 MarcCogan : The current French opinion agrees with you, Guy. As long as the boules that a player uses are approved by the FIPJP, they don't have to be identical. Mind you, there don't seem to be any anecdotes along the lines of: Yes, an opponent tried to have me thrown out of a competition for using different weight/size boules, but the umpires said it was okay. And a lot of people wonder why, if it's legal, boule manufacturers or retailers don't offer mixed triplets, with one or two balls for pointing and one or two for shooting. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:07:35 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3078 MarcCogan : I don't see any anomaly. The rule is quite clear: Article 15 Playing First, Following Boules A player belonging to the team that has won the toss or the last scoring round throws the first boule of the round. After that it is the team not holding the point that plays. (Which accurately translates the French original.) The key is: After [the first boule] the team not holding the point . . . plays. If you threw a boule which you weren't happy with---because it didn't get your team the point --indeed you could throw your second ball (assuming triples, or even your third, if playing singles or doubles). Whether your teammates would be happy with your throwing without consulting with them is another question. If, however, the first ball you threw gave your team the point, even if you were not satisfied with it, you could not throw another ball without breaking the rules. If you did, Article 23 would in most cases rule your new boule dead: Article 23 Boules Played Contrary to the Rules Any boule played contrary to the rules is dead. Anything it has displaced is put back in place, on condition that its position was marked. However the opponent may apply the advantage rule and count the erroneously played boule as valid. In this case, the boule, pointed or shot, is in play and anything it has displaced is left in its new position. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:07:24 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3077 MarcCogan : I don't see any anomaly. The rule is quite clear: Article 15 Playing First, Following Boules A player belonging to the team that has won the toss or the last scoring round throws the first boule of the round. After that it is the team not holding the point that plays. (Which accurately translates the French original.) The key is: After [the first boule] the team not holding the point . . . plays. If you threw a boule which you weren't happy with---because it didn't get your team the point --indeed you could throw your second ball (assuming triples, or even your third, if playing singles or doubles). Whether your teammates would be happy with your throwing without consulting with them is another question. If, however, the first ball you threw gave your team the point, even if you were not satisfied with it, you could not throw another ball without breaking the rules. If you did, Article 23 would in most cases rule your new boule dead: Article 23 Boules Played Contrary to the Rules Any boule played contrary to the rules is dead. Anything it has displaced is put back in place, on condition that its position was marked. However the opponent may apply the advantage rule and count the erroneously played boule as valid. In this case, the boule, pointed or shot, is in play and anything it has displaced is left in its new position. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:07:21 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3076 TommyQuinn : Tweed Valley Petanque Club Kailzie Gardens Peebles EH45 9HT has gone from strength to strength since its formation in May 2006. The club last year had about 30 members and a good social following too, since 2006 the terrain has been extended and we now have 2 14 x 4 metre pistes. Pétanque is becoming more and more popular with all ages and levels of players. Pay us a visit or contact us through our website www.tweedvalleypetanque.org Good luck to all Tommy Quinn (chairman) Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:01:31 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3075 BeachPTNQ : I own 2 sets of best quality boule La Franc offer which is stainless one. They are the only manufacturer I know which adopt the welding technique called friction welding . Please look it up if you are interested in this technique. Their best set of boule has hardness of half tender and this was the reason why I stop using it ( I prefer very soft boule with less rebound). Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:08:57 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3074 DaveSmith : Many thanks for that. Dave. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:02:26 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3073 StigBordsenius : The blog has been added now. So in a few days the feed will be included. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:01:21 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3072 DaveSmith : That didn't work either as it has bounced. Here is the direct link... http://boulez-vous.blogspot.com/ Thanks. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:05:43 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3071 DaveSmith : Hello We have already sent two emails. I think the reason might be that petanque is incorrectly spelt in your address. I have sent another to the email link that you have supplied. Thanks, Dave. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:05:39 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3070 stigbordsenius : Hi A mail to the admin here should do the trick. I cannot fin any mails from you in my inbox, could you try again? cheers Stig Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:01:39 +0100 http://www.petanque.org/forum/postings/3069 DaveSmith : Does anyone know how to add a blog to the list? I have clicked on 'add a blog' but it just seems to update the page. I have also sent emails to admin petanque.org but without success. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:03:52 +0100