Pétanque (peh-tonk) is "a curious little hobby". (thank you Crocket Minister ~ Marco Polo) There is a clandestine network of boulistenautes who play this game whenever and wherever they can... in driveways, paths alongside rivers, in the carparks of wineries, or the local square... then there are purpose built pistes or lanes at which traditionalists may well scoff and decry that it is far too easy to play on such surfaces. Regardless if such views, we have fallen down the rabbit hole of Pétanque and joined this underground cult that operates in plain sight of the vast majority of the world. Who, by the way, remain ignorant of the breadth and depth of the sporting tryst enjoyed by many around the world... and in particular, anywhere the French established a presence (colony or otherwise) during the hay day of France. Type into the YouTube search bar the magic word of pétanque, and voila! Its big money. Pétanque means "anchored foot" and it requires minimal mobility to play. However, good eye hand co-ordination is necessary if one is to progress beyond beginner's luck. A red sock used as a pointer is not officially condoned but there are some who just can't give up the childhood blanket and such needs must be accommodated. Aim of the game make your boule (s) closest to the jack... ahem... cochennet. ( the little red wooden ball). Easy enough to be okay at it, quite difficult to be good at it, and to be really good at it... its the work of a lifetime... or what ever time remains for each of us.
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