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How to Toss a Petanque Ball

A petanque ball, also called a boule, is a small metal ball the size of a regular baseball. It is the main piece of equipment in the game of petanque, which is a French outdoor bowling game without pins. The goal of the game is to toss your boule as close to the target as possible. The team or individual who gets the boule closest to the target, also called a cochenet, wins.

Things You'll Need

Cochenet

Instructions

- 1
  Stand in the starting circle that was drawn by the opening player. The circle is usually one meter in diameter and is the place where you stand to throw the boule.
- 2
  Hold the boule in your dominant hand and extend your hand as far back behind you as possible.
- 3
  Bring your hand over your shoulder and then down and in front of your body, releasing the boule with your palm down and at the height that will best send it toward the target. When you release the boule, keep your fingers pointed straight toward the target. Use as much force as is necessary to send the ball to the target.

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