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4 août 2026 · 2 016 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 · 2 029 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 · 2 017 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 · 1 979 vues
Identity check before a game: when can the referee intervene?
Contrôle d’identité en pétanque : qui vérifie, à quel moment et comment signaler un doute sans créer de litige sur le terrain.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 1 975 vues
FFPJP license forgotten on the day of the competition: what solutions are really planned?
Licence FFPJP oubliée ou téléphone déchargé avant un concours ? Les justificatifs reconnus, les limites du QR code et les bons réflexes.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 1 979 vues
Club outfit and identical top: the obligations to know before a championship
Avant un championnat, vérifiez la tenue de club, le haut identique et les règles de l’épreuve pour éviter un litige avant la première mène.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 1 997 vues
Unlicensed player in official competition: what the rules allow or prohibit
Joueur non licencié en compétition officielle : les vérifications à faire avant l'appel pour éviter un remplacement irrégulier et un litige.Lire l’article →
3 août 2026 · 2 000 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 →
3 août 2026 · 2 010 vues
Shorts, tracksuits, jeans: how to apply the dress rules without getting them wrong
Short, survêtement ou jean à la pétanque : vérifiez la règle de l'épreuve, évitez le litige et préparez une tenue de rechange.Lire l’article →
30 juillet 2026 · 2 001 vues
Pig moved by a ball: which rule applies exactly?
Pig moved by a pétanque ball: when to continue, when the goal becomes zero, how to measure and avoid errors in FFPJP competition.Lire l’article →
30 juillet 2026 · 1 997 vues
The diamond in pétanque: points won, rules and official special cases
Un carreau ne donne aucun bonus automatique : comprenez les points, la mesure et les cas où le but ou les boules bougent.Lire l’article →
29 juillet 2026 · 2 001 vues
These situations of doubt in pétanque and how the regulations resolve them
Mesure, boule déplacée, limite du terrain : la méthode claire pour résoudre les doutes à la pétanque sans envenimer la partie.Lire l’article →
29 juillet 2026 · 2 014 vues
Everything you always wanted to know about the rules of pétanque
Les repères essentiels du règlement de pétanque pour jouer, mesurer, réagir aux incidents et éviter les litiges inutiles.Lire l’article →
29 juillet 2026 · 1 981 vues
These official rules that even experienced pétanque players often ignore
Ordre de jeu, but nul, mesure et arbitrage : les réflexes utiles pour éviter les erreurs de règlement en concours.Lire l’article →
27 juillet 2026 · 1 976 vues
Petanque benefit of the doubt rule: myth or official reality?
Does the benefit of the doubt really exist in petanque? Here is how FFPJP rules handle measurements, disputes and referee decisions.Lire l’article →
27 juillet 2026 · 1 933 vues
The 10 most common questions about official petanque rules
Jack distances, playing time, out-of-bounds boules, measuring and referees: clear answers to frequent petanque rules questions.Lire l’article →
27 juillet 2026 · 1 973 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 2 005 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 1 998 vues
These behaviors prohibited by the petanque regulations that we often see
Arguments, gestures, pressure, delays and protests: the conduct limits every petanque competitor should know.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 2 004 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 2 005 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 2 009 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 1 965 vues
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 ofLire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 2 002 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 1 985 vues
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.Lire l’article →
26 juillet 2026 · 1 968 vues
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.Lire l’article →
21 juillet 2026 · 2 165 vues
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.Lire l’article →
21 juillet 2026 · 2 160 vues
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.Lire l’article →
21 juillet 2026 · 2 168 vues
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.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 137 vues
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.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 138 vues
When is the jack throw declared void according to the official regulations?
Distance, limits, obstacles, circle: cases where the jack throw is declared void according to the official petanque regulations.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 189 vues
Pig falls into water or a pit: what official petanque rule?
Piglet falls into theLire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 160 vues
How does official refereeing work in petanque according to the FFPJP rules?
The umpire's role, measurements, disputes, sanctions and good attitudes: understanding how official umpiring works in pétanque.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 125 vues
Boule thrown too early before the signal in pétanque: the official rule
What happens if a boule is thrown before the signal or the official resumption of play? Rules, reflexes and consequences in competition.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 110 vues
Doublette, triplette, tête-à-tête: the official rules of each game format
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette: number of players, boules per player, tactical choices and rule mistakes to avoid in an official pétanque competition.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 122 vues
How many boules per player according to the official game format in petanque?
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette : combien de boules chaque joueur doit-il utiliser en concours officiel de pétanque ?Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 190 vues
When and how to call an umpire in petanque during a competition?
Disputed measurement, protest, moved boule: when to call a referee in a pétanque competition and how to do it without inflaming the game.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 110 vues
Rule of the starting signal in pétanque competitions: what the FFPJP really says
When does an official game really start? Start signal, boule thrown too early, late on the terrain: the right reflexes in FFPJP competition.Lire l’article →
20 juillet 2026 · 2 109 vues
These rule differences between petanque formats that often surprise
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette: the official pétanque formats change the number of boules, the roles, the tactics and certain competition reflexes.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 2 133 vues
Can you play with non-approved boules in a pétanque competition?
Non-approved boules in a pétanque competition: what is allowed, what is not, how to check your equipment, and avoid a penalty.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 2 118 vues
What changes between free play and official pétanque competition
Free play or official pétanque competition: terrain, times, refereeing, equipment, dress, penalties, and reflexes to adopt before registering.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 2 164 vues
Rule for the jack that bounces out of bounds: how to replay according to the rules
Jack that bounces out of bounds in pétanque: validity, end, possible points, and good reflexes to replay according to the rulebook.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 2 191 vues
Specific rules of the official FFPJP competition that every competitor must master
The official FFPJP competition rules to know: registrations, terrain, order of play, refereeing, behavior, and good competitor reflexes.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 2 165 vues
Official rules on pétanque boules: weight, size and approval
Weight, diameter, approval, marking: the official FFPJP rules on pétanque boules used in competitions.Lire l’article →
15 juillet 2026 · 2 119 vues
The carried jack in pétanque: allowed or forbidden according to the rules?
Jack carried, lifted, moved by a boule or a bounce: simple explanation of the official rule in pétanque.Lire l’article →
14 juillet 2026 · 2 164 vues
These playing-order errors in pétanque and what the rules really say
Order of play in pétanque: who must play, what to do if the wrong player throws a boule, and how to avoid disputes according to the FFPJP rulebook.Lire l’article →
14 juillet 2026 · 2 149 vues
These petanque terrain rules that even umpires sometimes forget
Pétanque court: lines, frames, obstacles, assigned courts, and edge cases. The FFPJP rules that many players apply incorrectly.Lire l’article →
14 juillet 2026 · 2 159 vues
These accidental situations in petanque and the official rules that apply
Boule moved, jack touched, spectator, object, involuntary gesture: what to do in accidental situations according to the official pétanque rulebook.Lire l’article →
12 juillet 2026 · 2 136 vues
Boule played by the wrong player in pétanque: the regulatory consequences
What to do when a boule is played by the wrong player in pétanque? Clear explanation of the FFPJP rulebook, the consequences, and the right reflexes.Lire l’article →
12 juillet 2026 · 2 121 vues
Pétanque court in official competition: what the FFPJP rules require
Dimensions, boundaries, marking, assigned courts: what the FFPJP rulebook requires for a pétanque court in an official competition.Lire l’article →
12 juillet 2026 · 2 123 vues
Spectator who moves a boule in pétanque: official rule and responsibilities
What does the rulebook provide when a spectator moves a boule in pétanque? Marked positions, putting back, referee, and responsibilities.Lire l’article →
11 juillet 2026 · 2 139 vues
Boule accidentally moved in pétanque: what to do according to the rulebook?
A stopped boule is moved by a player, referee, spectator, or moving object: should it be put back? The official rule explained simply.Lire l’article →
11 juillet 2026 · 2 118 vues
Boule played in the wrong direction: what is the official rule?
What do the rules say when a boule is thrown in the wrong direction or on a wrong trajectory? Clear explanation, edge cases, penalties and goodLire l’article →
11 juillet 2026 · 2 439 vues
What are the official dimensions of a pétanque court?
Dimensions officielles d’un terrain de pétanque : largeur, longueur, tolérances, concours, terrain tracé ou libre.Lire l’article →
27 juin 2026 · 2 261 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 →
23 juin 2026 · 2 233 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 · 2 225 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 · 2 380 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 · 2 294 vues
Can you dispute a measurement? What the rules really say
Disputing a measurement in pétanque: when itLire l’article →
17 mai 2026 · 2 331 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 · 2 393 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 →
27 avril 2026 · 2 800 vues
The specific cases where an end must be replayed
Cochonnet sorti, boule nulle, terrain perturbé... Toutes les mènes ne comptent pas. Il existe des situations réglementaires précises où une mène entière doit être annulée et rejouée. Paquita les liste toutes avec les ar…Lire l’article →
27 avril 2026 · 2 532 vues
A boule that moves after stopping: valid point or not?
Your bouleLire l’article →
27 avril 2026 · 2 469 vues
Playing without a drawn circle: what the rules really say
A circle drawn by hand, traced in the sand, marked with the foot — or no circle at all. WhatLire l’article →
16 avril 2026 · 2 872 vues