- When your opponent has thrown her boule and it is your turn, you have two options. You can either point or shoot with your boule. Pointing means that you ignore your opponent's boule and try to get closest to the cochonnet, while shooting means you attempt to knock your opponent's boule away from the cochonnet. Deciding which move to use is key to winning the round. Do not try to shoot your opponent's boule if one of your previous boules is closest to the cochonnet. In this case, you want to get as many of your boules either near the cochonnet or blocking your closest boule so the player cannot perform an effective shoot. If you find that your opponent has placed one or more boules closest to the cochonnet, focus your next toss on shooting those boules out of the play area. Before shooting or pointing, also make note of how many boules still need to be thrown. Any move you make can be countered if your opponent still has boules left. Try to balance between pointing and shooting; there is no victory in only shooting and not having any of your boules near the cochonnet.
- Part of your strategy lies in how you throw your boule. Players will either toss their boule to reduce the roll, or take advantage of flat terrain by rolling the boule across the play area. Each tactic requires knowledge of the strength behind the throw. Rolling the boule too hard will cause it to pass the cochonnet, or if you're playing on uneven ground, the boule can end up bouncing and being diverted onto a different course. Tossing the boule can increase the accuracy as it is heavy enough to land in one place without too much movement after the initial ground fall. Know the play area and change your strategy depending on the boules currently in play. A strong roll can knock an opponent's boule away while a toss can bypass your opponent's boule altogether.
- After a few rounds of play, you may notice that your opponent has a pattern to his playing of the game. He may only roll the boule or always attempt to shoot your boules out of the way. It is time to alter how you play to exploit these weaknesses. If your opponent is a fan of rolling, when it is your turn to throw the chochonnet, make sure it lands somewhere surrounded by uneven ground. If your opponent is an offensive player and shoots your boules, then keep your boules together, or form a barrier around your best placed one. Always pay special attention to the final shot of your opponent. This may be the shot you need to counter on your final move. Don't risk shooting if it means you'll waste your final shot; instead work on making sure you have the closest boule at the end of the round.
