{"id":4388,"date":"2022-06-24T14:36:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T13:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monkstonepetanque.org.uk\/?page_id=4388"},"modified":"2024-10-25T11:17:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T10:17:57","slug":"coaching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monkstonepetanque.org.uk\/?page_id=4388","title":{"rendered":"Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here, you can learn how to improve your game by accessing the Club’s coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n

All new members are especially encouraged to engage with Tony Smith, the Club Coach, to have a 2-hour introductory session to learn the basic techniques so you get the most out of playing against other club members.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are under the age of 18 years, then you may be interested in joining the club’s junior section, which can be accessed by clicking here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The basics of the game are straightforward. It is to get your boule as close to the jack as possible, but this isn\u2019t so easy in practice. That is why coaching is available.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what does the introductory session include?<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The playing area<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Health and Safety.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Physical capabilities of the player.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. How to hold the boule.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. What is the correct way to throw a boule?<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. How to point in a standing position (low, mid & high).<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. How to point in a crouching position (low, mid & high).<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Shooting<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Basic rules<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Finish with a game.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Individual or group coaching sessions can be arranged by completing the coaching form below.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Entries marked with an * are required, and you cannot submit the form if these fields are not completed.<\/p>\n

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    \nCoaching Enquiry<\/legend>\r\n\r\n
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