The Rules of Pétanque (Boules) - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains the Rules of Pétanque (Boules). A beginner's explanation of the Pétanque Rules, and how to play boules - sometimes referred to as 'French Bowls'.

Watch this short beginner’s tutorial video guide on how pétanque is played, boules rules, and how to play this popular sport from France.
Learn about boule, cochonnet, fanny, jack, pointing, shooting, lob, carreau shot, dead and more!

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Video: Copyright FIPJP Pétanque 2020, Geologic by Decathlon (I do not own video footage and claim fair use).
Images: Google (Various)
Music: ‘La Marseillaise’ by AudioJungle
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly

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[NinhLyUK]

A lot of people will be asking “why are you doing a video on this sport when you said you wouldn’t?”
Well … I’ve been watching a lot of French TV and films in French to brush up on my multi-linguistic skills. Been watching a lot of Pétanque games online and never realized that it’s incredibly popular in France. To be honest, it’s actually a really good sport to watch! Hence the video.

[apillowfaceproduction]

This pretty much sums up my Ninh Ly watching experience over the years:

See a video in my notifications about a sport that I've never heard of
Watch the entire thing, enjoying it immensely
Spend the next few days obsessively watching matches of said sport
Thank Ninh for his amazing and criminally underrated channel, and for introducing me to sports that I never would have heard of otherwise

Thank you Ninh

[jeyycie]

As a french viewer, I can insure you it's pretty popular, especially on vacation during summer, and extremely popular in the south of france, because it was born there and almost every village has a "boulodrome" on which you can play a game. Even in villages up north in france you can still find a boulodrome. Pétanque is basically the unofficial french national sport.

[jeanluno]

I laughed so much when I saw the explanation of "FANNY". In the middle of a "formal" explanation of a game rules, knowing that one point of the rule is to kiss the arse of a girl named "Fanny" is hilarious ! It is French ! I know, I'm one of them from the South of France. If I had had to explain the rule, I would not have dared saying it as it is more a "tradition" than a rule but coming from an English speaking person, I love it ! You made my day ! I had never thought of the picture. Now I'm going to make one and will use next time I fplay with my friends. Thanks for the great idea ! Lots of fun ahead

[cora]

Amazing! I’m a French teacher in the UK, this is a great video to show my students!

[hammerandtack]

I played this once at a local club. Have a set myself . Great pass time that takes practice.

[Krzemieniewski]

this is the best garden game ever. It doesn't require great physical fitness, but it's a lot of fun. I bought the first set 10 years ago, prepared a field in the garden and it started. Whenever guests come, we play, have a barbecue and play. My parents who are older play. sometimes the neighbors come over and they also like to play something much better than bowling. It's worth trying - great entertainment for family and groups of friends.

[ghostvelocity]

Great video! I love your channel! Please never stop making these sports videos! You make my day every time you post! 😊

[thomasnisbet]

This is awesome, memories of holidays abroad, we need a world championship or something in Blackpool tbh

[bertholddirke]

I love how you continuously upload Ninh Explains series during lockdown

[yorgunsamuray]

This looks more fun than bowls. Made me google where I can buy the boules in here. And dat music choice, the freaking national anthem!

[snazzycoastermemes]

I've been loving the frequent uploads!

[haydendegrow]

Got to play this for a while when I was in high school French class... I was actually quite good at it! some of my classmates never got the hang of it... Wish this video was around then, Nihn!

[kentrupel]

mr ninh,

watching my second clip of yours confirms what i wrote of the first viewing of yours that you do have a enjoyable talent in providing quality content.

[davescott]

Great video yet again! Merry Christmas from the US Ninh!

[kodyballard]

Love your sport videos, probably the best explanations of the net, hopefully we'll one day see a video on Jugger(both "Juggers of the Wasteland" & Collegiate rules)

[Jacquiceramics]

Brilliant thank you about to play this in senior games with my students; think I’ll leave out the Fanny rule!

[samwheeler]

I love La Marseillaise in the background!

[christineparry]

Brilliant. I’m trying to get a Petanque club going in my home village and this is a great video to show them. Thanks you.

[lightupthewifi]

Hi Ninh, next can you explain the rules of Marngrook?