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Pétanque
Wednesdays
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
FREE
Joslyn Community Center
1601 North Valley Drive
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

 Pétanque is the French version of lawn bowling.

The aim of the game is to be the first player/team to score thirteen points. Points are scored by having one or more of your boules closer to the target than those of your opponent, after all boules have been thrown.

The game is played out over a series of rounds, often referred to as an end, with the scoring team of an end being first to start the next round. Pétanque isn't just about throwing your boule to get as close to the target as possible (a method known as pointing).

Alternatively, there are a number of other tactics that can be employed in order to gain the advantage. Shooting your opponents boule is another option that can be applied. Shooting has the potential to remove your opponents boule from the field of play. However, this doesn't come without risk as if you miss, it could be your boule that exits the field of play. At the highest levels of the sport, shooting is often the preferred option.