26 July 2026 · 57 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.
26 July 2026 · 50 views
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 ofRead the rule →
26 July 2026 · 44 views
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.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 55 views
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.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 46 views
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.Read the rule →
23 July 2026 · 140 views
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.Read the rule →
23 July 2026 · 161 views
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 p…Read the rule →
23 July 2026 · 157 views
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…Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 195 views
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.Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 208 views
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.Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 199 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 190 views
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.Read the rule →Take it further
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