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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.
21 October 2026 · 19 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 · 16 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 · 39 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 · 38 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 · 31 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 · 68 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 · 82 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 · 47 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 →
15 October 2026 · 141 views
How to read a pétanque competition rulebook: a simple method
Format, category, schedule, fees, jury and results: a simple checklist for reading competition rules before you play.Read the rule →
15 October 2026 · 90 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 · 145 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 →Take it further
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