27 July 2026 · 2,360 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.
27 July 2026 · 2,405 views
These 5 official petanque rules almost nobody really knows
Cinq règles souvent mal comprises pour éviter les litiges : boules, temps de jeu, but nul, ordre de jeu et réclamation calme en concours.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 2,427 views
These rules on identifying balls that few players really know
Marking, approval, checks and disputes: understand how petanque balls must remain identifiable in official competitions.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 2,420 views
These behaviors prohibited by the petanque regulations that we often see
Arguments, gestures, presofe, delays and protests: the conduct limits every petanque competitor should know.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 2,432 views
These rules about the end of the game at pétanque that few players know
End of game, 13 points, last end, abandonment, score and disputes: finish a petanque match without confusion.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 2,442 views
Abandoned game rule in pétanque: what do the official regulations say?
Game abandoned in pétanque: forfeit, stoppage, score, referee's decision and regulatory consequences in official competition.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 2,435 views
Unmarked ball in pétanque competition: what official sanction?
Unmarked ball in pétanque competition: official rule, control, possible sanction and good reflexes to avoid FFPJP disputes.Read the rule →
26 July 2026 · 2,392 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 · 2,442 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 · 2,410 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 · 2,406 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 · 2,542 views
These unusual cases with obstacles to pétanque that the regulations have provided for
Natural obstacle, boundary, water, tree stump or gutter: find out how the FFPJP rules handle unusual pétanque situations without guesswork.Read the rule →Take it further
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