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	boules - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about boules
		While boules remains the quintessential French game, it has become increasingly popular elsewhere both as a recreation and as a competitive sport.
		The object is to deliver a boule (or boules) from a standing position to land as near the jack (target) as possible.
		The spherical boule is approximately 8 cm/3 in in diameter and weighs 620–800 g/22–28 oz.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Boules (198 words)

	Pétanque - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pétanque is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (piglet).
		The boules are made of metal and weigh between 650 g and 800 g, with a diameter of between 71 mm and 80 mm.
		A team captain, in an idealised game, requires his pointer to place a boule in front of the jack and reasonably close (paradoxically, in competition play the first pointer aims not to get so close to the jack that the opponents will inevitably shoot his or her boule immediately).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/P%C3%A9tanque (1239 words)

	Sports Rules - Boules
		Boules can be played one against one (with three or four boules per player) two against two, three against three, or four against four (all with two boules per player).
		Boule pointée is a boule thrown from a standing position to travel along the ground and stop as near as possible to the jack.
		Boule tirée is a boule thrown from a run into the air so that it will arc down and land as near as possible to the jack.
	sportsrules.50g.com /_framed/50g/sportsrules/boules.htm (2067 words)

	Selecting Your Pétanque Boules
		The High Lob (Portée), where the boule is thrown in a vary high arc, preferably with backspin, to land nearly vertical less than 2 meters from the target and stop at the intended location.
		Short Shot in Front (Tir Devant), where the boule is thrown in an arc to land between 20 and 30 centimeters in front of the target boule.
		The Intégrale AC boule is the only boule made from a soft bronze/brass alloy, and the only boule cast from a single mold (instead of being made by two halves welded together).
	www.sandiegopetanque.com /bouleselection.html (1523 words)

	Boules - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Boules /bul/ is a collective name for games played with metal balls.
		Two of the most played boule games are pétanque and jeu provençal.
		The aim of the game is to get your large, heavy balls as close to the small, white 'jack'.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Boules (91 words)

	Official Rules of Petanque in NZ
		For boules said to be 'tampered with' or 're-heated': the player lays himself open to withdrawal of his or her licence for a period as defined by the Code of Discipline, together with any other penalties imposed by his or her Association's Federal Disciplinary Committee
		If the boules have been borrowed and their owner is known, the latter will be suspended for a period as defined by the Code of Discipline of the Association to which the guilty player belongs.
		If there are still boules left to be played, it is immediately replaced after measuring if necessary, by a boule or jack of diameter identical or similar to the broken one.
	www.petanque.net.nz /Official_Rules.html (830 words)

	Boules
		The first boule of an end is thrown by a player belonging to the team that has won the toss or the last scoring end.
		If the boule subsequently comes back into the playing area, either because of the slope of the ground or by having rebounded from an object, moving or stationary, it is immediately taken out of the game and anything that it has moved after re-entering the playing area is put back in place.
		Any dead boule must immediately be removed from the game; by default it is considered to be live the moment another boule is played by the opposing team.
	www.scpc.org.uk /boules.htm (1052 words)

	Competition Boules
		This is the perfect entry level competition boule, which we have available in a wide range of diameters and weights.
		Boules are either plain (like a billiard ball) or have a pattern in the form of circles engraved in the ball.
		The trademark of the manufacturer and the weight should be engraved on the boules and must be always legible.
	www.petanqueamerica.com /combal.html (892 words)

	Petanque America - Official International Rules
		In the case where a boule has had to be opened, the complainant is then responsible for the boule, so that if it is found to be legal, the complainant has to reimburse the owner to replace the set of boules.
		It is forbidden to wet the boules or the cochonnet.
		If, during a measure, the umpire disturbs or moves the cochonnet or one of the boules and if, after re-measuring, the point is held by the boule which [the umpire] had originally judged to be on, then, in all fairness, he or she may declare it so.
	www.petam.com /officialrules.html (4846 words)

	Lite boules Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Boules used to be a day-time pursuit only - but not any more thanks to this brilliant set of self-il...
		Boules has been played for centuries by the French and now there is no need to cross the channel to...
		Boules rolled across the Channel a long while back and John Jaques' superb set is perfect for tourna...
	www.retail-gallery.co.uk /search.asp_Q_searchfor_E_Lite+boules (175 words)

	Boules and Bocce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		An official Boules court is a stretch of hard, bare earth thirteen by three meters, roughly forty-three by ten feet.
		When a player throws an boule, he may toss the ball close to the cochonnet, strike an opponent's ball away from the jack, strike an earlier ball of his own closer, or simply move the cochonnet itself.
		The winning team gets one point for every boule of theirs which is closer to the cochonnet than the closest boule of their opponent.
	www-cs.canisius.edu /~salley/Articles/boules.html (556 words)

	INTERNATIONAL RULES
		As a general rule the boules must not be tampered with in any way, nor altered or modified after manufacture by the maker approved by the F.l.P.J.P. It is particularly forbidden to re-temper [re-heat] the boules in order to modify the hardness provided by the manufacturer.
		No claim will be accepted for a boule or cochonnet that has not had its position marked, and the umpire will only give a decision only according to the position of the boules and the cochonnet on the terrain.
		Whatever positions the boule may hold, and at whatever stage the end may be, the umpire maybe called to adjudicate and his or her decision is final.
	www.usapetanque.org /rules.html (4335 words)

	Boules - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Boules, French game, also called boccie and pétanque, played between two players or teams; it is similar to lawn bowls.
		Boule, advisory council and later a representative legislative body that formed part of the governmental apparatus in ancient Greek city-states.
		Although Maupassant does not offer an explicit philosophy in his work, he portrays a consistent and honest vision.
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Boules.html (114 words)

	Regle de petanque - Rules of Petanque/Boules
		Boules dites "recuites" : le joueur s'expose au retrait de sa licence pour une durée de 2 ans et de 3 à 5 ans d'interdiction de participer aux épreuves qualificatives aux championats nationaux et internationaux.
		Si la boule revient ensuite en terrain de jeu, soit par la pente du terrain, soit parce qu'elle est renvoyée par un obstacle, mobile ou immobile, elle est immédiatement enlevée du jeu, et tout ce qu'elle a pu déplacer, après son passage en terrain interdit, est remis en place.
		A défaut, elle sera considérée comme bonne dès qu'une autre boule aura été jouée.
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Sports/regle_petanque.html (4810 words)

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		Ces boules sont lancées très haut pour atterrir tout près du p'tit ; le jeu devient ainsi moins dépendant des caractéristiques de la route qui apportent pourtant au jeu de boules de bois toute sa beauté et sa difficulté.
		Chaque joueur choisit sa boule en fonction de la grandeur de sa main, de sa force et surtout en fonction de sa manière de jouer.
		Quand les boules sont très éloignées du p'tit ou lorsque le terrain est fort accidenté, l'utilisation d'une ficelle est conseillée.
	membres.lycos.fr /lesboulesdebois/tronc/equipement.html (768 words)

	Petanque.org: Boules around the world
		In 1922 the UNFB, the Union Nationale des Fédérations Boulistes, was founded and later on changed to the FNB (Fédération Nationale de Boules, 1934), in FFB (Fédération Française de Boules, 1942), and in FFSB (Fédération Française du Sport-Boules, 1976).
		The size of the boules, which are made from bronze, must be between 9 and 11 cm, the weight between 900 and 1200 grams.
		Boule lyonnais or sport-boules is especially practised in the south-eastern part of France, in the northern part of Italy (there it is called bocce) and in Croatia.
	www.petanque.org /around_the_world/french_lyonnaise.shtml (505 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Europe \| Cocaine shame of boules champion
		Massoni is already serving a seven-year sentence imposed in 2000 for his role in supplying drugs to the wealthy in the Riviera resort of St Tropez.
		Boules is a traditional French pastime involving throwing metal balls at a wooden jack.
		Massoni, 53, a former docker, was known as the Michel Platini of boules.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/4499149.stm (238 words)

	Battle of the balls (Metro Times Detroit) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The boules are lobbed or rolled on gravel courts called pistes.
		The first Battle of the Boules — in which the bocce and petanque enthusiasts try their hands at each other’s sports — was held in March, and ended with a victory and a year’s worth of bragging rights for the Palazzo guys.
		A decent set of boules or bocce balls costs about $50, but the petanque club keeps plenty of spare sets on hand.
	www.metrotimes.com /editorial/story.asp?id=7762 (1071 words)

	fuckfrance.com - French boules contest halted over 'intimidation and threats' (658519) - Read article:
		Hooliganism has arrived among the clunking boules in the shade of the chestnut trees of the Place du Marché.
		Calling for a players' charter of good behaviour to be drawn up by the sport's governing body, she admitted that excessive pastis drinking among players was a problem.
		Asked what type of intimidation boules players were having to endure, he said: "It's all in the look and the stare.
	www.fuckfrance.com /read.html?postid=658519 (856 words)

	Bretagne boules petanque
		Boules, das Spiel mit den Kugeln, der Volkssport Nr.
		Kein dörfliches Fest in der Nord-Bretagne, ohne dass damit ein Boules-Wettbewerb, ein "concours de boules", einher geht.
		Beim Tête-à-tête und der Doublette spielt jeder Spieler mit drei Kugeln (boules), bei der Triplette mit zwei Kugeln.
	www.bretagne-tip.de /nord-bretagne/petanque.htm (423 words)

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		boule rayée (haute) dans un coup, il doit choisir son groupe de boules.
		une boule lui appartenant, ou empoche une ou plusieurs boules de son adversaire.
		boule de son adversaire si la boule blanche frappe une boule numérotée "légale" en premier.
	membres.lycos.fr /cocobillard/photoalbum.html (753 words)

	Mini Boules
		This set of mini boules is the perfect way to relax and relieve some stress whether it is in the office, at home or down the park.
		Once a lead is established the other side must throw until they regain the lead or run out of boules.
		Extra points are won for any other boules that the winning team has, which are closer to the Jack than the opposition team.
	www.otherlandtoys.co.uk /miniboules.htm (283 words)

	Petanque.org: Boules around the world
		The size of the metallic boules must be between 7,05 and 8 cm, the weight between 650 and 800 grams.
		It is typical for all French games of boules that a player only throws his boule when the opponent's boule is closer to the jack or but.
		The size and the weight of the boules and the jack are the same as in petanque.
	www.petanque.org /around_the_world/french_games.shtml (691 words)

	Garden Games Quoits Boules Bocce and garden Bowls
		Set of 8 polished alloy Boules packed in a stylish metal carrying case with a wooden jack and a measure to settle any arguments.
		Set of 6 polished alloy Boules 72mm in diameter, packed in a stylish carry bag with a wooden jack and a measure.
		Set of 6 Boules 70mm in diameter 3 polished and 3 coloured, weight of Boule 700 gram packed in a strong stylish carry bag with a wooden jack and a measure to settle any arguments.
	www.nickys-nursery.co.uk /seeds/pages/garden-games2.htm (382 words)

	Metropole Paris Passing the Time, With Boules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		All the same, boule watching is better in the south where arguments are more voluble and pastis flows more freely, but Paris is a pretty good second.
		'Boules,' or 'pétanque' is one of the best games around and it is not necessary to be French or drink pastis to enjoy it.
		'Boules' is bowling, and it is done with metal balls and it is usually played on dirt; so it can be played anywhere uncivilized, anywhere so long it is not concrete, asphalt or grass.
	www.wfi.fr /metropole/backissues/70505218/conway.html (581 words)

	Boules and Flitches - Horizon Wood Products
		The industrial applications Horizon’s wood is used for are significantly different from the mass produced, volume driven industry that demands large quantities of wood without concern for character or color.
		The resulting boules or flitches can be manufactured in many different ways according to the customer’s needs.
		Data control issues related to the tracking and recording of boules and flitches can prove to be a headache for many customers.
	www.horizonwood.com /english/products/products_boules.html (633 words)

	Boules For Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		His name is Max Legrand, and Max is our premier supplier of boule in Southern California.
		He has recently received a variety of items, including, championship quality boules, colored cochonets, leather score keepers, measuring devises, magnet ball-retrievers, etc. Paid LAPC members receive a discount, and Max is Generously donating profits from sales to our club.
		Boules are also for sale by the club.
	www.losangelespetanque.com /boules_for_sale.htm (72 words)

	Petanque.org: Rules of the Game of Boules (1)
		The game of boules is one which is daily catching on with more and more enthusiasts in Paris and the outskirts of the capital, and even in the country districts.
		The game of boules is played with three boules or two according to the habits of the players.
		The game of boules is more serious than you’d think, and there should be regulations for the self-respect of good players.
	www.petanque.org /books/rules/202.shtml (674 words)

	Boules - Les sites pour Boules avec Mirti
		Boules : Les résultats de votre recherche Boules dans le moteur de Mirti.
		Piscine, jeu de boules, terrasse et produits du terroir.
		Le fabricant de boules de pétanque présente sa gamme de produits et donne quelques conseils pour bien choisir son matériel.
	www.mirti.com /cherche/Boules (782 words)

	Find Boules at myEweb.com
		The game of boules (also known as petanque) is perhaps the sport that is closest to French hearts.
		Pand#233;tanque is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible...
		game of boule lyonnaise is also called sport-boules.
	myeweb.info /web/index.php?qry_str=Boules (227 words)

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