4 October 2026 · 173 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 October 2026 · 184 views
Forfeit and ranking points: why the event rules decide everything
Individual forfeit, general forfeit or absence in a final phase: ranking consequences depend on the event rules.Read the rule →
3 October 2026 · 248 views
Entry fees: local practice versus the official framework
Entry fees, prize money and indemnities are not the same thing. Here are the 2026 FFPJP limits and a practical way to check a tournament poster.Read the rule →
3 October 2026 · 262 views
Prize, item or refund: do not confuse the forms of reward
Prize, item, indemnity or refund: these words do not describe the same situation. Learn how to read the announcement and the rule applied when a…Read the rule →
3 October 2026 · 255 views
Playing in the wrong category: consequences for the standings
Age, classification, tournament category and team composition: check all four points before the draw to avoid an irregular game.Read the rule →
2 October 2026 · 205 views
Tie in precision shooting: how the tiebreak is organized
Same score in precision shooting? Here is the exact order: 5-point shots, 3-point shots, then a 7-metre tiebreak.Read the rule →
2 October 2026 · 226 views
Changing a competition date: required information and approval
Postponing a competition requires approval and consistent communication: here is how to avoid an unofficial date.Read the rule →
2 October 2026 · 183 views
Announced and paid prize money: what organizers must respect
Announced prize money must remain clear and traceable: separate fees, show the split and pay according to the rules.Read the rule →
2 October 2026 · 222 views
Touched boule in pétanque: when should it be put back?
Has a stationary boule been moved accidentally? Here is the FFPJP rule, the role of marking and the referee decisions to know.Read the rule →
30 September 2026 · 208 views
Precision shooting timing: what the player must anticipate
In precision shooting, the clock is prepared, not suffered: FIPJP cues, routine, mistakes and umpire decisions.Read the rule →
30 September 2026 · 211 views
Non-approved tournament: consequences for licensed players
A non-approved tournament can be friendly, but it does not create the same sporting effects as an official competition.Read the rule →
30 September 2026 · 191 views
Tournament poster and rules: useful details to avoid disputes
A good tournament poster is not decoration: it fixes the information that prevents disputes on the day.Read the rule →Take it further
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