Tactics and Others • Think positive: Don't let the pressure get to you. Don't tense up if the pressure is applied,            shake your arms and loosen up. The ability to keep cool under pressure is a great weapon to intimidate your            opponent. • DON'T rush:  Take your time when throwing a ball and especially with your second one if you don't get the point            or have missed a shot. Leave the circle and walk towards the cochonnet, check where your first boule landed.            Loosen up and focus on where your next boule will land, you might even choose  your partner to play next. • Don't get greedy, if you hold shot, THINK before you play your next boule. DON"T shoot if you can place. • Do not risk movement of the cochonnet unless it is of great benefit. • DON'T be too complaicent, you will find it very easy to give away shots if you are too casual. • Boules behind the jack are very often wasted. Keep your boules infront of the cochonnet where they can be           used to block your opponents pointing (line of terrain) or have the value of being pushed forward to gain shot.           By doing this every end winning comes easy. • NEVER SHOOT WITH YOUR LAST BOULE. The disturbance you cause may not be in your favour, expecially           when you don't have another boule to correct things. • Always measure, it might mean dirty knees but it may mean shot, don't give it away, but then again if your            opponent gives it to you .... take it. • Enjoy your game and always remember at the finish of your game,win lose or draw shake your opponents hand           as you should be just as gracious in defeat as in winning. You will make a lot of friends in this game of Petanque,           Don't make enemies. Click and See How many of these tactical tips do you apply in your game?