Petanque Glossary

To have the point - To have one or more boules placed
closer to the jack than those of the
opponent(s).

To Point - To throw one's boule with the intent of stopping
near the jack (also known as placing).

To Shoot - To throw one's boule at one of the opponent's
boules to knock it out of play. This is often done
when the opponent has pointed his/her
boule very close to the jack.

Lob - To throw one's boule in a high arc so that when it
lands it only rolls minimally.

À carreau - A special feat in which the shooter knocks
the opponent's boule out while leaving his boule
at or very near the point of impact (pronounced car-o).