20 octobre 2026 · 68 vues
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19 octobre 2026 · 104 vues
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.Lire l’article →
19 octobre 2026 · 60 vues
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.Lire l’article →
15 octobre 2026 · 93 vues
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 before play resumes.Lire l’article →
13 octobre 2026 · 143 vues
Boule following the line without going out: avoid hasty decisions
A boule following a boundary remains good until it has completely crossed the loss line. Here is how to observe without moving it.Lire l’article →
11 octobre 2026 · 140 vues
Wrong team declared the winner: how to fix it before the next round
Was a team wrongly declared the winner? Here is the FFPJP method to check the score sheet, involve the jury and correct the result before the next round.Lire l’article →
2 octobre 2026 · 219 vues
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.Lire l’article →
3 septembre 2026 · 1 558 vues
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.Lire l’article →
3 septembre 2026 · 1 542 vues
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.Lire l’article →
3 septembre 2026 · 1 565 vues
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.Lire l’article →
4 août 2026 · 2 663 vues
Late entry in a tournament: practical rules and organiser decisions
Arriving after registration closes can block a team. Here is how to read the rules, ask for a proper decision and avoid a draw dispute.Lire l’article →
4 août 2026 · 2 688 vues
Game started without one player: when can the team continue?
When a player is missing at the start, the team cannot improvise. Here are the markers for starting, waiting or recording a forfeit.Lire l’article →
4 août 2026 · 2 673 vues
Replacing a player in a championship: rules to check before playing
A championship replacement is not decided at the edge of the court. Line-up, sheet, timing and approval: here are the essential checks.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 2 625 vues
Non-compliant attire in competition: checks, warnings and possible consequences
Tenue non conforme à la pétanque : comprendre le contrôle, corriger sans conflit et préparer son équipe selon les consignes de l’épreuve.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 674 vues
These refereeing decisions in petanque that the rules strictly govern
Measurement, moved boule, protest, terrain, penalties: some refereeing decisions in pétanque competition follow a strict framework.Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 2 873 vues
Smartphone video refereeing at pétanque: myth or reality?
Depuis que les smartphones filment en ultra haute définition et en ralenti, la question est devenue inévitable sur les boulodromes : peut-on utiliser la vidéo pour arbitrer ?Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 2 829 vues
Jack pushed off the court by a boule: the official rule that surprises everyone
Une boule qui pousse le cochonnet hors du terrain : la scène est fréquente en concours, mais que dit vraiment le règlement FFPJP dans ce cas précis ?Lire l’article →
10 juillet 2026 · 2 881 vues
Two boules equidistant from the jack: what do the official rules say?
Two boules at exactly the same distance from the jack: a rare but real case that sometimes holds up a game. Here is exactly what the FFPJP rulebook provides to decide.Lire l’article →
27 juin 2026 · 2 969 vues
These edge cases with boules off the terrain that the rules settle clearly
These edge cases with boules off the terrain in pétanque that the FFPJP rules settle clearly: boule on the line, obstacle, boule that came back, shared boule.Lire l’article →
27 juin 2026 · 2 868 vues
What the rules say about the circle when the terrain is rough
The FFPJP rules on the throwing circle when the terrain is rough, sloping or uneven: obligations, permitted adaptations and umpire decisions.Lire l’article →
26 juin 2026 · 2 869 vues
Incorrectly drawn circle in pétanque: what are the consequences according to the rules?
A badly drawn pétanque circle: what Article 6 of the FFPJP rules really requires. Diameter, position, penalties and official procedure.Lire l’article →
23 juin 2026 · 2 853 vues
These measuring errors in pétanque that unfairly cost you points
7 measuring mistakes in pétanque that unfairly lose you points: moving an unmarked boule, the wrong tool, measuring during an end, a bad angle.Lire l’article →
23 juin 2026 · 2 829 vues
Measuring dispute in pétanque: who is right according to the rules?
Measuring disputes in pétanque: what the official FFPJP rules say, who measures, who settles it, and how to avoid conflicts on the terrain.Lire l’article →
23 juin 2026 · 3 075 vues
How to measure bowls in pétanque: the official method explained
La méthode officielle FFPJP pour mesurer les boules à la pétanque : outils autorisés, ordre de mesure, précautions, cas particuliers.Lire l’article →
6 juin 2026 · 2 945 vues
Can you dispute a measurement? What the rules really say
Disputing a measurement in pétanque: when itLire l’article →
6 juin 2026 · 2 958 vues
Pétanque: Can too slow a pace of play penalise you?
Playing slowly often passes for wisdom or concentration. But too slow a pace can also penalise you — on the mental side, the momentum ofLire l’article →
17 mai 2026 · 3 001 vues
A poorly placed circle: real impact on the end (Pétanque)
We place the circle quickly, without much thought. Yet its position determines theLire l’article →
17 mai 2026 · 3 063 vues
Can you refuse to play an end? What the rules say (Pétanque)
Terrain illisible, cochonnet mal placé, boule adverse trop proche de la limite — peut-on légalement refuser de jouer ou demander un recours ?Lire l’article →
6 avril 2026 · 3 120 vues
Video officiating on a smartphone in pétanque: Gadget or the future?
La scène est connue de tout joueur : deux boules à 2 millimètres l'une de l'autre, personne ne veut céder, le mètre à ruban donne une mesure qui satisfait personne, et l'arbitre est à l'autre bout du boulodrome sur une…Lire l’article →
9 février 2026 · 3 309 vues
The rigid circle: The definitive end of the hand-drawn "circle"!
Cercle rigide obligatoire en pétanque : diamètre réglementaire, placement, pourquoi ça remplace le rond tracé à la main.Lire l’article →
6 février 2026 · 3 001 vues
Laser measuring: Video officiating is coming to your clubs!
Introduction C’est la fin d'une époque sur les terrains de pétanque. En 2026, l'image d'Épinal de l'arbitre agenouillé avec son vieux mètre ruban jauni appartient au passé. Pour garantir une équité totale et éviter les…Lire l’article →
6 février 2026 · 3 029 vues