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3 août 2026 · 0 vue
Licence FFPJP oubliee le jour du concours : quelles solutions sont reellement prevues ?
Licence oubliee, telephone decharge, justificatif absent : voici la methode propre pour eviter quLire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 0 vue
Tenue de club et haut identique : les obligations a connaitre avant un championnat
Avant un championnat FFPJP, le haut identique et la tenue de club ne sont pas de simples habitudes. Voici comment verifier lLire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 0 vue
Joueur non licencie en competition officielle : ce que le reglement permet ou interdit
Joueur non licencie en competition officielle de petanque : inscription, controle d identite, remplacement, assurance et limites prevues par le cadre FFPJP.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 0 vue
Tenue non conforme en competition : controle, avertissement et consequences possibles
Tenue non conforme en competition de petanque : controle arbitral, avertissement, correction demandee et consequences possibles selon le cadre FFPJP.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 0 vue
Short, survetement, jean : comment appliquer les regles de tenue sans se tromper
Short, survetement, jean en concours de petanque : comment lire les consignes de tenue FFPJP, eviter les litiges et preparer une tenue conforme.Lire l’article →
1 août 2026 · 0 vue
Correct attire for the FFPJP competition: what is obligatory and what is not
Correct attire for FFPJP competitions: club top, authorized stockings, shoes, control and sanction. The clear guide for players and organizers.Lire l’article →
1 août 2026 · 0 vue
Shoes, headgear, weather: the realistic limits of authorized clothing
Shoes, headgear and weather in FFPJP competition: what is authorized, tolerated or questionable depending on safety and regulations.Lire l’article →
1 août 2026 · 0 vue
Name entered incorrectly on a registration sheet: how to correct it without creating a dispute
Name entered incorrectly in petanque competition: method to correct an entry, verify the license and avoid an administrative dispute.Lire l’article →
30 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
Pig moved by a ball: which rule applies exactly?
Pig moved by a pétanque ball: when to continue, when the goal becomes zero, how to measure and avoid errors in FFPJP competition.Lire l’article →
30 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
The diamond in pétanque: points won, rules and official special cases
The pétanque tile explained on the regulations side: points actually scored, special cases, jack moved, measurement and errors to avoid.Lire l’article →
29 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
These situations of doubt in pétanque and how the regulations resolve them
Uncertain measure, displaced ball, limit jack: situations of doubt in pétanque and the official method to resolve them without conflict.Lire l’article →
29 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
Everything you always wanted to know about the rules of pétanque
The great clear guide to the rules of pétanque: jack, boules, circle, points, playing time, refereeing and borderline cases explained simply.Lire l’article →
29 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
These official rules that even experienced pétanque players often ignore
Even good players forget certain official pétanque rules: order of play, goal draw, measurement, balls marked and behavior in competition.Lire l’article →
28 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
These misunderstandings about the rules of petanque which cause unnecessary arguments
Most arguments do not come from bad intentions, but from a half-known rule. Here are the confusions to correct.Lire l’article →
28 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
The most poorly applied petanque rule in all clubs in France
The throwing circle seems simple, yet it is one of the most regular sources of bad habits in competitions.Lire l’article →
28 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
In case of doubt at petanque: what the official rules really say
In many clubs, we hear “when in doubt, leave it”. The formula seems elegant, but it does not correspond to an automatic rule. In competitions, doubt is a signalLire l’article →
27 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
Petanque benefit of the doubt rule: myth or official reality?
Does the benefit of the doubt really exist in petanque? Here is how FFPJP rules handle measurements, disputes and referee decisions.Lire l’article →
27 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
The 10 most common questions about official petanque rules
Jack distances, playing time, out-of-bounds boules, measuring and referees: clear answers to frequent petanque rules questions.Lire l’article →
27 juillet 2026 · 0 vue
These 5 official petanque rules almost nobody really knows
Five official petanque rules often ignored in clubs: measuring, dead jack, order of play, equipment and conduct in FFPJP competitions.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 54 vues
These rules on identifying balls that few players really know
Marking, approval, checks and disputes: understand how petanque balls must remain identifiable in official competitions.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 52 vues
These behaviors prohibited by the petanque regulations that we often see
Arguments, gestures, pressure, delays and protests: the conduct limits every petanque competitor should know.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 52 vues
These rules about the end of the game at pétanque that few players know
End of game, 13 points, last end, abandonment, score and disputes: finish a petanque match without confusion.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 52 vues
Abandoned game rule in pétanque: what do the official regulations say?
Game abandoned in pétanque: forfeit, stoppage, score, referee's decision and regulatory consequences in official competition.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 57 vues
Unmarked ball in pétanque competition: what official sanction?
Unmarked ball in pétanque competition: official rule, control, possible sanction and good reflexes to avoid FFPJP disputes.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 50 vues
How is the winner of a game of petanque determined according to the rules?
Score at 13, lead finished, abandonment or dispute: this is how the winner ofLire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 44 vues
Why and how to mark your boule at petanque: rule and official obligation
Marking your boule at petanque avoids disputes during competitions. Here's when to do it, how to announce it and the mistakes not to make.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 55 vues
What the official regulations say about behavior in petanque competitions
Respect, silence, disputes and attitude towards referees: behavior in petanque competitions is governed by rules to know.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 46 vues
Rule on discussions and disputes in pétanque competitions
Discussions, disputes and disputes in pétanque competitions: what the rules allow, what exceeds the limits and when to call the referee.Lire l’article →
23 juillet 2026 · 140 vues
These unusual cases with obstacles to pétanque that the regulations have provided for
Obstacle naturel, bordure, eau, souche ou rigole : découvrez comment le règlement FFPJP traite les cas insolites à la pétanque sans improviser.Lire l’article →
23 juillet 2026 · 161 vues
These improbable bounces in pétanque and the official rules which govern them
Boule qui revient, obstacle touché, rebond inattendu : les règles officielles à connaître pour juger correctement les rebonds improbables à la pétanque.Lire l’article →
23 juillet 2026 · 157 vues
These zero throw situations in pétanque that many players handle poorly
Jet de cochonnet nul, relance, placement du cercle et erreurs fréquentes : les situations de jet nul que les joueurs de pétanque gèrent souvent mal.Lire l’article →
21 juillet 2026 · 195 vues
The ball that hits an obstacle and returns: does it count according to the regulations?
A ball hits a border, an obstacle or a stone then returns to the game: here are the official criteria to know if it still counts.Lire l’article →
21 juillet 2026 · 208 vues
Boule in a natural obstacle in pétanque: what the rules really say
Ball stuck in a root, a hole or a natural obstacle: validity, limits, marks and good reflexes according to the FFPJP regulations.Lire l’article →
21 juillet 2026 · 199 vues
Bad pig: who raises, from where and according to what rules exactly?
When the jack throw is invalid, who throws it again and from which circle? The clear point on the official procedure in pétanque.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 190 vues
Ball that bounces and returns to the player at pétanque: official rule
A ball hits an obstacle, bounces and returns to the player: does it count? Here are the official rules and good reflexes.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 198 vues
When is the jack throw declared void according to the official regulations?
Distance, limits, obstacles, circle: cases where the jack throw is declared void according to the official petanque regulations.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 202 vues
Pig falls into water or a pit: what official petanque rule?
Piglet falls into theLire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 167 vues
These rules on equipment that many petanque players don't know
Boules, jack, accessories, marking and approval: the equipment rules that pétanque players often forget in competitions.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 171 vues
These rules on the invalid jack that every petanque player should master
Invalid jack, dead jack, distance, obstacle, boundaries: the FFPJP rules to know to avoid disputes in petanque.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 162 vues
These competition rules that beginners often discover at their expense
FFPJP competition rules that beginners often forget: registration, dress code, order of play, time, referee and penalties.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 181 vues
How does official refereeing work in petanque according to the FFPJP rules?
The umpire's role, measurements, disputes, sanctions and good attitudes: understanding how official umpiring works in pétanque.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 190 vues
Boule thrown too early before the signal in pétanque: the official rule
What happens if a boule is thrown before the signal or the official resumption of play? Rules, reflexes and consequences in competition.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 175 vues
Doublette, triplette, tête-à-tête: the official rules of each game format
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette: number of players, boules per player, tactical choices and rule mistakes to avoid in an official pétanque competition.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 174 vues
How many boules per player according to the official game format in petanque?
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette : combien de boules chaque joueur doit-il utiliser en concours officiel de pétanque ?Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 186 vues
When and how to call an umpire in petanque during a competition?
Disputed measurement, protest, moved boule: when to call a referee in a pétanque competition and how to do it without inflaming the game.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 160 vues
Rule of the starting signal in pétanque competitions: what the FFPJP really says
When does an official game really start? Start signal, boule thrown too early, late on the terrain: the right reflexes in FFPJP competition.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 141 vues
These refereeing decisions in petanque that the rules strictly govern
Measurement, moved boule, protest, terrain, penalties: some refereeing decisions in pétanque competition follow a strict framework.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 152 vues
These timing infringements in petanque and their official consequences
Starting signal, time to play, waiting, delay, boule thrown too early: timing infringements in pétanque competitions account for many sanctions.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 157 vues
These rule differences between petanque formats that often surprise
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette: the official pétanque formats change the number of boules, the roles, the tactics and certain competition reflexes.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 220 vues
Can you play with non-approved boules in a pétanque competition?
Non-approved boules in a pétanque competition: what is allowed, what is not, how to check your equipment, and avoid a penalty.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 203 vues
What changes between free play and official pétanque competition
Free play or official pétanque competition: terrain, times, refereeing, equipment, dress, penalties, and reflexes to adopt before registering.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 226 vues
Rule for the jack that bounces out of bounds: how to replay according to the rules
Jack that bounces out of bounds in pétanque: validity, end, possible points, and good reflexes to replay according to the rulebook.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 231 vues
Specific rules of the official FFPJP competition that every competitor must master
The official FFPJP competition rules to know: registrations, terrain, order of play, refereeing, behavior, and good competitor reflexes.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 203 vues
Official rules on pétanque boules: weight, size and approval
Weight, diameter, approval, marking: the official FFPJP rules on pétanque boules used in competitions.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 197 vues
The carried jack in pétanque: allowed or forbidden according to the rules?
Jack carried, lifted, moved by a boule or a bounce: simple explanation of the official rule in pétanque.Lire l’article →
14 juillet 2026 · 228 vues
These playing-order errors in pétanque and what the rules really say
Order of play in pétanque: who must play, what to do if the wrong player throws a boule, and how to avoid disputes according to the FFPJP rulebook.Lire l’article →
14 juillet 2026 · 213 vues
These petanque terrain rules that even umpires sometimes forget
Pétanque court: lines, frames, obstacles, assigned courts, and edge cases. The FFPJP rules that many players apply incorrectly.Lire l’article →
14 juillet 2026 · 216 vues
These accidental situations in petanque and the official rules that apply
Boule moved, jack touched, spectator, object, involuntary gesture: what to do in accidental situations according to the official pétanque rulebook.Lire l’article →
12 juillet 2026 · 232 vues
Boule played by the wrong player in pétanque: the regulatory consequences
What to do when a boule is played by the wrong player in pétanque? Clear explanation of the FFPJP rulebook, the consequences, and the right reflexes.Lire l’article →
12 juillet 2026 · 218 vues
Pétanque court in official competition: what the FFPJP rules require
Dimensions, boundaries, marking, assigned courts: what the FFPJP rulebook requires for a pétanque court in an official competition.Lire l’article →
12 juillet 2026 · 208 vues
Spectator who moves a boule in pétanque: official rule and responsibilities
What does the rulebook provide when a spectator moves a boule in pétanque? Marked positions, putting back, referee, and responsibilities.Lire l’article →
11 juillet 2026 · 244 vues
Boule accidentally moved in pétanque: what to do according to the rulebook?
A stopped boule is moved by a player, referee, spectator, or moving object: should it be put back? The official rule explained simply.Lire l’article →
11 juillet 2026 · 232 vues
Boule played in the wrong direction: what is the official rule?
What do the rules say when a boule is thrown in the wrong direction or on a wrong trajectory? Clear explanation, edge cases, penalties and goodLire l’article →
11 juillet 2026 · 386 vues
What are the official dimensions of a pétanque court?
Dimensions officielles d’un terrain de pétanque : largeur, longueur, tolérances, concours, terrain tracé ou libre.Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 339 vues
What the rulebook says when the jack is moved toward an obstacle
The jack ends up near a wall, a string or an obstacle after a shot? Here is the official FFPJP rule, the cases of a null end and what to do.Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 324 vues
Tie in points in a pétanque end: the official rule explained
Two boules at equal distance from the jack? Discover the three cases provided by article 28 of the official FFPJP rules and how to replay.Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 328 vues
This rule about the boule stuck to the jack that every player should know
A boule touches or seems stuck to the jack? Here is what the FFPJP rulebook provides for the point, measuring, moving the jack, and special casesLire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 228 vues
The scoring mistakes at pétanque that cause needless arguments
A miscounted boule, a pointed finger, an end that escalates: the most frequent counting mistakes in pétanque and how to avoid them.Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 210 vues
Jack pushed off the court by a boule: the official rule that surprises everyone
Une boule qui pousse le cochonnet hors du terrain : la scène est fréquente en concours, mais que dit vraiment le règlement FFPJP dans ce cas précis ?Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 215 vues
Two boules equidistant from the jack: what do the official rules say?
Two boules at exactly the same distance from the jack: a rare but real case that sometimes holds up a game. Here is exactly what the FFPJP rulebook provides to decide.Lire l’article →
5 juillet 2026 · 249 vues
Boule out of bounds in pétanque: does it still count under the rules?
Official FFPJP rule on boules off the terrain: open terrain, delimited terrain, edge cases. The method to never doubt again.Lire l’article →
5 juillet 2026 · 263 vues
The Fanny in pétanque: official rule or simply a club tradition?
13-0 and la fanny: a centuries-old tradition or an FFPJP rule? Origin, folklore, regional variants and what the official rules do (or don't) say.Lire l’article →
5 juillet 2026 · 320 vues
How to count the points in pétanque according to the official rules
Official FFPJP procedure for counting points at the end of an end: who announces, when to pick up, special cases (carreau, dead end, equal boules) and common mistakes.Lire l’article →
27 juin 2026 · 349 vues
Fanny yes or no: when the rule really applies in pétanque
Fanny yes or no? When the rule really applies in pétanque according to the FFPJP rules: 13-0 score, competitions, free play, tradition vs official rule.Lire l’article →
27 juin 2026 · 338 vues
These edge cases with boules off the terrain that the rules settle clearly
These edge cases with boules off the terrain in pétanque that the FFPJP rules settle clearly: boule on the line, obstacle, boule that came back, shared boule.Lire l’article →
27 juin 2026 · 352 vues
What the rules say about the circle when the terrain is rough
The FFPJP rules on the throwing circle when the terrain is rough, sloping or uneven: obligations, permitted adaptations and umpire decisions.Lire l’article →
26 juin 2026 · 328 vues
Incorrectly drawn circle in pétanque: what are the consequences according to the rules?
A badly drawn pétanque circle: what Article 6 of the FFPJP rules really requires. Diameter, position, penalties and official procedure.Lire l’article →
24 juin 2026 · 353 vues
These foot infractions in pétanque that referees often penalize
The 7 foot faults most penalised by FFPJP umpires in official pétanque competitions: lifting the foot, leaving early, moving and more.Lire l’article →
24 juin 2026 · 341 vues
Foot over the circle: fault or not? The official ruling settles it
Foot over the circle in pétanque: foul, warning or tolerated? The official FFPJP rules settle it according to the degree, the context and the repeat offence.Lire l’article →
24 juin 2026 · 402 vues
The foot rule in pétanque: what every player absolutely must know
Règle des pieds à la pétanque selon le règlement officiel FFPJP : positionnement, immobilité, sortie du cercle, sanctions.Lire l’article →
23 juin 2026 · 348 vues
These measuring errors in pétanque that unfairly cost you points
7 measuring mistakes in pétanque that unfairly lose you points: moving an unmarked boule, the wrong tool, measuring during an end, a bad angle.Lire l’article →
23 juin 2026 · 316 vues
Measuring dispute in pétanque: who is right according to the rules?
Measuring disputes in pétanque: what the official FFPJP rules say, who measures, who settles it, and how to avoid conflicts on the terrain.Lire l’article →
23 juin 2026 · 398 vues
How to measure bowls in pétanque: the official method explained
La méthode officielle FFPJP pour mesurer les boules à la pétanque : outils autorisés, ordre de mesure, précautions, cas particuliers.Lire l’article →
20 février 2026 · 1 668 vues
Pétanque rules: how long do you have to play? (the one-minute rule)
The one-minute rule in pétanque: when does the timer start, who monitors it, what are the penalties? EverythingLire l’article →
20 février 2026 · 1 496 vues
Pétanque rules: a dead jack during an end (the 7 official cases)
When does the jack become dead during an end? The 7 official cases of the FIPJP rules explained clearly: jack out, untraceable, not visible, in a forbidden area and more.Lire l’article →
20 février 2026 · 1 070 vues
Pétanque rules: validity of the jack throw (cochonnet)
A jack too short, stopped by a spectator, touched by a partner, a late dispute... All the official FIPJP rules on the validity of the jack throw.Lire l’article →
20 février 2026 · 1 324 vues
Pétanque rules: distance of the jack (cochonnet) from 6 to 10 metres
The regulation distance of the jack in pétanque: 6 to 10 metres, but not only that. Visibility, obstacles, back lines... everything the FIPJP rules really require.Lire l’article →
20 février 2026 · 1 608 vues
Pétanque rules: the throwing circle (size, placement, feet in the circle)
A drawn or rigid circle, regulation size, placement, feet in the circle: everything the FIPJP rules say about the throwing circle in pétanque.Lire l’article →
20 février 2026 · 1 241 vues
2026 rules update explained: what really changes (and what doesn't)
FIPJP rules 2026 vs FFPJP texts 2026: we untangle everything. Which playing rules really change? Which federal texts are updated? Paquita's clear answer.Lire l’article →
9 février 2026 · 905 vues
The rigid circle: The definitive end of the hand-drawn "circle"!
Cercle rigide obligatoire en pétanque : diamètre réglementaire, placement, pourquoi ça remplace le rond tracé à la main.Lire l’article →
9 février 2026 · 684 vues
The carbon jack: Goodbye to boxwood?
Boxwood vs high-density carbon: Paquita compares the two types of jack. Resistance, visibility, umpiring fairness, ecology... This little piece of the future is landing on our boulodromes.Lire l’article →
9 février 2026 · 931 vues
Alcohol and CBD on the terrain: What the 2026 anti-doping test says
Is CBD allowed or not? Blood alcohol in competition, anti-doping controls, FFPJP penalties 2026: Paquita takes stock of what's tolerated — and what earns a suspension.Lire l’article →
8 février 2026 · 474 vues
30 seconds flat: The pressure rises for pointers!
C’est la fin des palabres interminables au milieu du terrain ! Si le règlement officiel actuel vous accorde encore une minute pour jouer votre boule, le vent tourne. Pour dynamiser les parties et séduire les médias, la…Lire l’article →
7 février 2026 · 2 360 vues
The jack at 11 metres: A distance record for 2026?
Si vous pensiez que pointer à 10 mètres était déjà un calvaire, accrochez-vous à vos boules ! Pour 2026, la FFPJP étudie une modification de l'article concernant les distances de jeu. L'objectif ? Augmenter le spectacle…Lire l’article →
6 février 2026 · 727 vues
Laser measuring: Video officiating is coming to your clubs!
Introduction C’est la fin d'une époque sur les terrains de pétanque. En 2026, l'image d'Épinal de l'arbitre agenouillé avec son vieux mètre ruban jauni appartient au passé. Pour garantir une équité totale et éviter les…Lire l’article →
6 février 2026 · 775 vues
The end of the "hidden jack": Why you can no longer mark the jack!
Introduction C’est une petite révolution qui va faire parler dans les clubs. Jusqu'ici, marquer la position du but était un réflexe de survie pour tout pointeur. Mais dès cette saison 2026, la FFPJP durcit le ton sur le…Lire l’article →
6 février 2026 · 649 vues
Goodbye Jeans: The FFPJP's clothing revolution is here!
C'est un véritable séisme dans les vestiaires des boulodromes ! Si le jean était toléré depuis des décennies sur de nombreux concours, la FFPJP durcit radicalement le ton pour la saison 2026. L’objectif ? Professionnali…Lire l’article →
29 janvier 2026 · 637 vues