FFPJP Rules
The ball that hits an obstacle and returns: does it count according to the regulations?
Une boule frappe une bordure, un obstacle ou une pierre puis revient dans le jeu : voici les critères officiels pour savoir si elle compte e…
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Boule in a natural obstacle in pétanque: what the regulations really say
Boule bloquée dans une racine, un trou ou un obstacle naturel : validité, limites, marques et bons réflexes selon le règlement FFPJP.
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Bad pig: who raises, from where and according to what rules exactly?
Quand le lancer du cochonnet est nul, qui relance et depuis quel cercle ? Le point clair sur la procédure officielle en pétanque.
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Ball that bounces and returns to the player at pétanque: official rule
Une boule touche un obstacle, rebondit et revient vers le joueur : compte-t-elle ? Voici la regle officielle et les bons reflexes.
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When is the jack throw declared void according to the official regulations?
Distance, limites, obstacles, cercle : les cas ou le jet du cochonnet est declare nul selon le reglement officiel de petanque.
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These rules on equipment that many petanque players don't know
Boules, jack, accessories, marking and approval: the equipment rules that pétanque players often forget in competitions.
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These rules on the invalid jack that every petanque player should master
Invalid jack, dead jack, distance, obstacle, boundaries: the FFPJP rules to know to avoid disputes in petanque.
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These competition rules that beginners often discover at their expense
FFPJP competition rules that beginners often forget: registration, dress code, order of play, time, referee and penalties.
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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.
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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.
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Doublette, triplette, tête-à-tête: the official rules of each game format
Tête-à-tête, doublette, triplette : nombre de joueurs, boules par joueur, choix tactiques et erreurs de règlement à éviter en concours offic…
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