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10d •
Seeking help… right/left issue when shooting
👋 Hi Kevin. I am currently struggling with direction when shooting. Mostly I tend to miss shots on the left side. My Stand were always skewed to the right a little bit. When I skew my feed even a few cm more to the right it corrects that issue. I do this in tournaments as a „quick fix“ but it lasts only for that day, so this time at the training game I refused to correct my stance and just record myself. I feel like there is something wrong at the release part. Maybe something with my shoulder or timing of release. Usually I have that feeling that my hand snaps into the right position so I know immendiatly if my ball is straight or not. That feeling is totally gone. Would appreciate any feedback.
1 like • 8d
yes, but when I watch professionals on youtube, i chuckle ... looks like some of them do all the wrong things 😁 I noticed when I go down to low I miss a lot, I try to minimize bending and use a good back swing and stretch forward straight to the target ball. I still only have a success rate of between 40 and 50 % ... I need to improve a lot. I found Kevin's advice about concentrating on the process and repeat that every time extremely helpful. In the videos you hit a lot of balls .... what was the distance ?
0 likes • 7d
@Rick Bergmann Yes, everyone has his or her own style. I like Diego Rizzi's upright posture and the easy swing. Also, I like Cindy Peyroit's style, nice backswing and stretch forward. But, it takes practice to develope one's own process and style.
10d •
No way the Mrs is letting me have one of these lol
https://youtube.com/shorts/C9g5MB8f748?is=TlhtchKyOF74KB_L
1 like • 10d
😁 I like it
19d •
First big competition of the year tomorrow
Arrived in Cherbourg today for the Department triples tomorrow with 2 new teammates that I’ve never played with and yet they have faith in me to deliver. It’s going to be fun and I hope to live up to expectations despite hardly playing since November had a good few hours with @Stephen Daykin earlier with the new terrain and looking forward to 168 teams from all over Normandy tomorrow
1 like • 17d
I wish e could still play competitive petanque. God willing later in the year. I must add something here .... the advice Kevin gave about the 'process' before pointing and shooting has helped me tremendously when I practice almost every day. I wish I had this information a few years back ! Thanks Kevin
Feb 27 •
Are you playing this weekend?
My first proper practice for 2026 starts this weekend as I’m restricted when it’s cold. First competition is next weekend when I play with a GB junior player to help his game
0 likes • Feb 28
Merci Kevin, That's what I thought but I was not sure.
0 likes • Mar 5
@Thor Hestas Thank you very much Thor
Mar 2 •
'Proper' Technique
I have developed a style of holding and throwing the boule (shooting) that works for me since I started playing with casual players 3 years ago and received no instruction from them. I have improved steadily even though my form is not "technically correct". This weekend my son and I placed 3rd in a regional tournament of 16 teams but was told that my 'improper' technique will be self-limiting and that I should scrap my learned technique sooner than later and re-learn using the "correct" form. Thoughts?
0 likes • Mar 2
James, I was told once that the 'rolling' shoot is frowned upon. On a smooth surface I used to shoot that way and hit many boules. Now I have adapted and shoot half volley or direct. Sometimes I still use the rolling shoot method on a smooth surface and I really don't care is someone frowns, I just smile when they shoot 'properly' and miss). When I hit (especially if my boule stays in the vicinity) I am happy. I agree what Kevin says about the sledging part.
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