Petanque: The Greatest Game You Never Heard Of: Beyond Bocce, the Elegant & Intelligent French Game of Boules
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Almost everyone is familiar with the Italian bowls game Bocce. With
the exception of those who have traveled to France, few Americans
know Petanque the Elegant & Intelligent French Game of Boules.
Contrary to the opinion of many ill-informed Americans, the French
are a warm and generous people - that is except when it comes to
their national game of Petanque. In America too many clubs are
tightly controlled by elitist French-Americans who practice
Petanque as an extension of French culture rather than a
competitive sport. This book lets the genie out of the Bordeaux
bottle. Americans are the most diverse and sporting people in the
world. With respect and admiration to my French friends, now is the
time to relinquish control and let the entire world embrace this
great sport. Since I'm stepping on cultural toes (and with
apologies to U.S. Bocce players who outnumber U.S. Petanque players
by a 1,000-to-1 ratio) Bocce is to Petanque what checkers is to
chess. Bocce is a simple, two-dimensional rolling game. Although it
reputedly can be played on any surface, other than the most casual
Bocce game is confined to expensive, smooth and level groomed
courts enclosed with side and backboards; Petanque is a
three-dimensional throwing game in which the concept of a formal
court doesn't exist. Even the world championships are played on
rough, unlevel, ungroomed dirt and crushed gravel terrains. Ugly
terrains tend to make Petanque both aerial and savagely aggressive
- boules are rarely rolled, instead they are gracefully lofted high
into the air and competitor's boules are removed from play with
sniper-like precision before the shooter's boule even touches the
ground. If you're looking for a fun distraction during a family
barbeque, stick with Bocce; if you want to be challenged with a
subtle, complex, multilayered, inexpensive, egalitarian,
environmentally friendly and truly universal sport - then you've
got to give Petanque a hard look. Like all great sports it can be
played casually, but it's true essence is only revealed (and fully
appreciated) during intense competition. This is the first
comprehensive English language Petanque book. The 8-1/2 x 11 format
accommodates comfortable viewing of the over 100 diagrams and
photos. With a few minutes of introductory practice throws, you can
play games and have a great time; however, after teaching over 120
people how to throw in just the past year I can unequivocally state
that the more technique and strategy one masters, the more engaging
and fulfilling Petanque becomes. The book starts at the absolute
novice level and provides sufficient technique and strategy
instruction to take a player to a regional-level competition. In
Petanque (like all things French) function follows form; throw
effortlessly with style and grace, and your game will flourish You
probably don't live near an existing Petanque club - but that's not
necessarily bad. Starting a new group provides the opportunity to
establish baseline etiquette and player ethics to create an
inclusive and supportive, yet uncompromisingly competitive
environment. Without any prior Petanque experience you can create a
start-up group for less than $100 and a few hours of time. You
don't need a formal terrain; play on the types of public spaces
reminiscent of the south of France where Petanque originated:
packed dirt public plazas, gravel walking paths, unpaved parking
areas, and in America you're never more than a few miles from the
dirt infield of a baseball diamond. These surfaces are great
terrains. Strive to have club demographics reflect your community.
More than just a great game, Petanque is an ideal tool to unite a
diverse neighborhood with a fun, challenging and inclusive activity
in which all can participate. And never forget, we have the French
to thank for it
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