22 October 2026 · 115 views
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FFPJP rules explained
FFPJP rules explained through concrete situations, historical articles and links to official sources.Rules archive
Rules explained, case by case
Concrete answers to the situations players encounter most often on the court.
22 October 2026 · 138 views
FFPJP rule: distinctive boule marking before the first end
Manufacturer label, weight and personal identifier: here is what must remain readable before the first end and how to avoid equipment disputes.Read the rule →
22 October 2026 · 115 views
FFPJP rule: a foreign boule found in the bag during a game
A foreign boule in a bag does not automatically prove cheating. The correct refereeing procedure depends on the player, the moment and the equip…Read the rule →
21 October 2026 · 155 views
Foreign object stuck to a boule or the jack: what must be removed before meaofing?
The FFPJP rule on foreign objects stuck to a boule or the jack before meaofing, with procedure and on-court cases.Read the rule →
21 October 2026 · 162 views
Stopping a moving boule deliberately: immediate disqualification
Stopping a moving boule deliberately leads to an immediate sanction: here is the rule, nearby cases and the right reaction.Read the rule →
21 October 2026 · 145 views
Checking the minimum boule weight before a competition: the right procedure
How should boules be weighed before an official competition? Thresholds, complaints, replacement and mistakes to avoid.Read the rule →
20 October 2026 · 175 views
Opponent stops or deflects a boule: must it be replayed?
An opponent who unintentionally stops or deflects a boule does not create the same decision for a point or a shot.Read the rule →
20 October 2026 · 168 views
Time allowed to play: when does the minute really start?
The playing minute does not start when the player enters the circle or takes the boule. The rule points to the real markers: the jack stops, the…Read the rule →
20 October 2026 · 150 views
No boule in the authorized area: when is the end null?
When all boules have left the authorized area, the end may be null. First check the boundary, continue the alternating throws and distinguish a…Read the rule →
19 October 2026 · 181 views
Picking up a boule before the end of the mène: when does it become null?
Picking up a boule before the score is counted makes it null: here is the safe sequence to avoid disputes.Read the rule →
19 October 2026 · 184 views
Erase nearby circles before throwing the jack: the often-forgotten obligation
Before throwing the jack, nearby circles must be erased: distances, obstacles and organizer routines explained.Read the rule →
19 October 2026 · 145 views
Boule played contrary to the rules: when can the opponent keep it?
A boule played contrary to the rules is null, unless the opponent clearly chooses to keep the benefit of the shot.Read the rule →Take it further
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