17 September 2026 · 963 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.
17 September 2026 · 963 views
Rapport d'arbitre après incident : pourquoi il peut compter après la partie (en)
Read the practical ruling before your next game.Read the rule →
17 September 2026 · 960 views
Refus de contrôle antidopage : pourquoi c'est une faute grave (en)
Read the practical ruling before your next game.Read the rule →
17 September 2026 · 940 views
Jack or boule touched by a leaf, bag or branch: what should be decided?
Leaf, bag, branch or movable object: a simple method for deciding without moving a boule or jack too quickly.Read the rule →
17 September 2026 · 995 views
Repeat misconduct during one game: why the history matters
Repeat behaviour changes how an incident is read: keep a clear history without turning the game into a trial.Read the rule →
17 September 2026 · 939 views
Insult on a pétanque court: procedure and possible consequences
Insult, provocation or inappropriate words: how to react without worsening the conflict and what may follow.Read the rule →
13 September 2026 · 1,118 views
Mène stopped by accident: how to preserve useful positions
When an accident interrupts a pétanque end, freeze the scene, note the jack and useful boules, then restart with a clear arbitration method.Read the rule →
13 September 2026 · 1,070 views
Orange or red card: understanding sanctions without drama
Orange and red cards are official signals, not theatre. Learn what they mean, how to react and how to protect the rest of the game.Read the rule →
13 September 2026 · 1,046 views
Refusing a referee decision: when a dispute becomes misconduct
Asking for an explanation is allowed; blocking the referee’s decision is different. Learn where the line stands in pétanque.Read the rule →
12 September 2026 · 1,190 views
Unplayable pétanque court: referee and organizer roles
Wet, unsafe or unreadable terrain: who decides, how to secure the game and avoid an unfair restart.Read the rule →
12 September 2026 · 1,198 views
Pétanque warning: what it really means next
Card, reminder or warning: understand what the referee signals and how to avoid escalation.Read the rule →
12 September 2026 · 1,228 views
Individual or team sanction: the essential difference
Who bears the consequence of a fault: the player, the formation or the whole team?Read the rule →Take it further
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