15 October 2026 · 272 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.
15 October 2026 · 224 views
Friendly arbitration in casual pétanque: what changes in a competition
In a casual game, the players’ agreement may be enough. In an official competition, learn when to call the umpire or jury and how to protest bef…Read the rule →
13 October 2026 · 271 views
Adjacent lane: when a boule crossing to the neighbors remains playable
A boule that crosses into the neighboring lane is not automatically dead. Here is how to read the boundary, complete crossing and umpire decisio…Read the rule →
13 October 2026 · 259 views
Boule following the line without going out: avoid hasty decisions
A boule following a boundary remains good until it has completely crossed the loss line. Here is how to observe without moving it.Read the rule →
13 October 2026 · 179 views
Local rule announced at the start: can it change the official rules?
A local rule can organize a tournament, but it cannot rewrite the official rules. Learn to distinguish format, court and game rule.Read the rule →
11 October 2026 · 187 views
Loss line and string: how to judge a borderline boule
A boule close to a string must not be judged by impression: identify the actual loss line and check its vertical projection before calling it ou…Read the rule →
11 October 2026 · 331 views
Painted frame or marked frame: why the difference matters
A painted frame and boundary strings do not play the same role: learn to recognize loss lines before the first end.Read the rule →
11 October 2026 · 143 views
Players’ agreement against the rules: why it is not enough in competition
An agreement can establish a fact, but it cannot replace the official rules or the decision of the umpire or jury.Read the rule →
11 October 2026 · 167 views
Wrong team declared the winner: how to fix it before the next round
Was a team wrongly declared the winner? Here is the FFPJP method to check the score sheet, involve the jury and correct the result before the ne…Read the rule →
11 October 2026 · 164 views
Honour court: special rules to recall before the final
Dimensions, lighting, scores, stop boards and protocol: the points to check in a National pétanque honour court.Read the rule →
11 October 2026 · 141 views
Club habits that are not official rules
A club custom is not automatically an FFPJP rule. Learn to distinguish the game rules, the event rules and local tradition.Read the rule →
8 October 2026 · 249 views
Refreshment stand, alcohol and court: separating conviviality from official competition
Refreshment stands, alcohol and the court cannot be managed casually. Here are the 2026 FFPJP rules, controls and useful checklist for a safe co…Read the rule →Take it further
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