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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 · 2,607 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 · 2,683 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 · 2,618 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 · 2,622 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 · 2,746 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 →
23 July 2026 · 2,718 views
These improbable bounces in pétanque and the official rules which govern them
A boule rolls back, hits an obstacle or takes an unexpected bounce: the official rules for judging unusual rebounds correctly in pétanque.Read the rule →
23 July 2026 · 2,690 views
These zero throw situations in pétanque that many players handle poorly
Invalid jack throw, rethrow, circle placement and common mistakes: the invalid-throw situations that pétanque players often handle incorrectly.Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 2,811 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 · 2,800 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 · 2,816 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 · 2,799 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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