4 September 2026 · 1,017 views
FFPJP & game situations
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.
4 September 2026 · 1,009 views
Spectators too close to the terrain: safety and refereeing duties
A crowd standing too close can disturb a player or create danger. Here is how the referee and organiser should react.Read the rule →
4 September 2026 · 1,042 views
Boule stopped by an outside object: the rule-based method
A boule stopped by a cup, branch, bag or outside object requires a methodical decision, not guesswork.Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,120 views
English - Coach extérieur en concours : quand l'aide devient irrégulière
Draft available; review body translation before publication. En concours, un conseil venu de l'extérieur peut vite devenir irrégulier. Voici com…Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,121 views
English - Spectateur qui donne un conseil : comment l'arbitre peut réagir
Draft available; review body translation before publication. Un spectateur conseille une équipe pendant la partie : rappel, arrêt du jeu, sancti…Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,074 views
English - Musique, annonces, bruit : peut-on interrompre une partie pour gêne extérieure ?
Draft available; review body translation before publication. Musique, micro, annonce de table ou public bruyant : quand la gêne extérieure justi…Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 948 views
Advising a teammate during a pétanque game: what is allowed
Advising a teammate is normal in team pétanque, provided the timing, position, opponent and referee are respected.Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 939 views
Tactical discussion in pétanque: when playing time resumes
Team discussion is part of the game, but it does not stop the minute; the team must decide quickly.Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 965 views
External disturbance in pétanque: who is responsible near the game?
When something outside the game disturbs a end, safety comes first, then fair restart with the referee or organizer.Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,042 views
Where should players stand when they are not playing?
Players who are not throwing must keep the active player’s line clear and avoid movement, noise and presofe.Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,065 views
Leaving the terrain during an end: limits to respect
Leaving during an active end requires permission and does not automatically stop play or the one-minute rhythm.Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,060 views
Sweeping in front of a boule: limits to know in competition
Sweeping in front of a boule can become an illegal change to the terrain. Here is how to distinguish useful clearing, disturbance and a competit…Read the rule →Take it further
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