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PORTCHESTER PÉTANQUE CLUB
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PORTCHESTER PETANQUE CLUB
Portchester take two wins from a testing SCPA Salver
Portchester PC - 2026 SCPA Salver Squad Nine clubs gathered at Fareham for the SCPA 9-a-side Salver, a five-round competition played in a snake format. Each club brought a squad of up to 12 players, split across three triples. In each round, all three triples faced the same opposing club, with the option to rotate in a fourth player between rounds. Portchester faced a tough field, with many opponents from the SCPA Division One. Whist we finished ninth, with two individual ga
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🎯 Hitting a Landing Spot
Finding and hitting a landing spot is one of the biggest steps towards better pointing. Instead of only looking at the jack, pick a clear landing area on the piste and aim to drop your boule there. Watch how the surface reacts, then adjust your next shot. Good pointing is not just about where the boule finishes. It starts with choosing the right spot, committing to it, and learning from every attempt. Simple practice:Pick a landing spot, throw 3 boules, score how many land wi
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