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How to Create an Internal Ranking System for Pétanque Club Players?
May 9, 2026
Discover how to create an internal pétanque club ranking based on "à la mêlée" tournaments. Learn how victories and point differential (points scored…
Swiss System (Winner vs Winner): Complete Guide to Organizing a Pétanque Tournament
May 6, 2026
Learn how the Swiss System works in pétanque tournaments. Discover the winner-versus-winner principle, X-round competitions, rankings, point differen…
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Organizing a Pétanque Tournament
May 2, 2026
Discover the 10 most common mistakes made when organizing a pétanque tournament and learn how to avoid them. From registrations and draws to court ma…
Why Is the jack thrown between 6 and 10 meters in petanque?
April 30, 2026
Why must the jack be thrown between 6 and 10 meters in pétanque? Discover the historical, strategic, and technical reasons behind one of the most imp…
How to choose your pétanque boules? the complete guide (weight, diameter, material, grooves and price)
April 28, 2026
Choosing the right pétanque boules is essential for improving comfort, consistency, and performance on the court. Weight, diameter, material, hardnes…
ABC tournament or AB tournament: which format should you choose for your pétanque tournament?
April 23, 2026
ABC and AB tournaments are two of the most popular competition formats in pétanque. Although both start with groups of four teams, they differ signif…
Why is pétanque played to 13 points? the story behind one of the game’s most iconic rules
April 21, 2026
Every pétanque player knows that a match is won at 13 points, but very few know why this number became the universal standard. Discover the fascinati…
Welcome to Petanque Manager: The Modern Solution for Organizing Pétanque Tournaments
April 15, 2026
Discover Petanque Manager, the online platform designed to simplify pétanque tournament management with automatic draws, live results, rankings, stat…