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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.
18 September 2026 · 121 views
Malaise d'un joueur pendant une partie : priorité à la sécurité et suites sportives (en)
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18 September 2026 · 120 views
Menace, intimidation, mauvaise foi : quand le comportement sort du jeu (en)
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17 September 2026 · 258 views
Alcool en compétition : ce que les règlements sportifs et disciplinaires encadrent (en)
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17 September 2026 · 250 views
Rapport d'arbitre après incident : pourquoi il peut compter après la partie (en)
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17 September 2026 · 249 views
Refus de contrôle antidopage : pourquoi c'est une faute grave (en)
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17 September 2026 · 268 views
Jack or boule touched by a leaf, bag or branch: what should be decided?
Leaf, bag, branch or movable object: a simple method for deciding without moving a boule or jack too quickly.Read the rule →
17 September 2026 · 263 views
Repeat misconduct during one game: why the history matters
Repeat behaviour changes how an incident is read: keep a clear history without turning the game into a trial.Read the rule →
17 September 2026 · 264 views
Insult on a pétanque court: procedure and possible consequences
Insult, provocation or inappropriate words: how to react without worsening the conflict and what may follow.Read the rule →
13 September 2026 · 447 views
Mène stopped by accident: how to preserve useful positions
When an accident interrupts a pétanque end, freeze the scene, note the jack and useful boules, then restart with a clear arbitration method.Read the rule →
13 September 2026 · 433 views
Orange or red card: understanding sanctions without drama
Orange and red cards are official signals, not theatre. Learn what they mean, how to react and how to protect the rest of the game.Read the rule →
13 September 2026 · 420 views
Refusing a referee decision: when a dispute becomes misconduct
Asking for an explanation is allowed; blocking the referee’s decision is different. Learn where the line stands in pétanque.Read the rule →Take it further
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