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Masters de Pétanque: Complete History and All-Time Winners
The full history of the Masters de Pétanque since 1999: format, past champions every year, and all-time records - Philippe Suchaud's record 9 titles and more.
Petanque Coach on YouTube: Free Coaching Tips, Interviews, and a Learning Community
A closer look at the Petanque Coach YouTube channel - its tip series and player interviews - plus the free Petanque Performance Academy community it runs on Skool.
2026 Mediterranean Games: Pétanque Results
Diego Rizzi, Andrea Chiapello and Nelly Peyré/Toréa Tairio won pétanque gold at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto. Full, final results from the program at Montemesola.
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Pétanque vs. Mölkky: The Complete Comparison Guide
Pétanque and Mölkky are both social, low-cost outdoor throwing games popular across Europe. Compare origins, equipment, rules, and scoring here.
The Mental Game of Pétanque: Staying Calm Under Pressure
Learn the mental game of pétanque - pre-shot routines, breathing techniques, and mistake recovery used by competitive players to stay calm when it matters.
Pétanque vs. Bowling: The Complete Comparison Guide
Pétanque and ten-pin bowling are both precision games about landing closest to (or knocking down) a target, but one is played on outdoor gravel and the other on an indoor lacquered lane. Compare history, gear, and rules.
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