Thanks to Jeffrey Widen we have the beginning of a new section here at petanque.org. It is all about tactics and strategy. To decide when to shoot, when not to shoot and when to point is sometimes more important that the actual shot itself.Full story
Strategy:
Sometimes there is only one solution: The cochonette has to go. Not an easy shot by far.Full story
Strategy:
Your opponent has the point, and all of your boules are near the cochon. You have only one boule left to play while your opponent has 3 or more. Full story
Your opponent has the closest boule, and you have a “wall” between your last boule and the cochon. It is too risky to try to shoot the opponent’s boule away.Full story
Your opponent has taken the point despite your boule being a wall in front of the cochon. Full story
Your first throw should be to point your boule in front of the cochon. This boule will serve as a “wall” to prevent your opponent from easily rolling closest to the cochon. Full story
Your opponent’s boule is closest to the cochon but the next closest are three of your own boules. Full story
While you may not easily roll your boule closest to the cochon, areas to either side of the cochon is still open. You may indeed point your boule closest, or at least close enough (2nd closest) to prevent any further points to be added by your opponent.Full story
New section. StrategyShooting the cochonetteCut your losses and protect the rearOne boule left and still without the pointOpponent have the point, but you have the wallOpening move strategyProper time to shootWall between you and the cochon
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