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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.
23 July 2026 · 2,493 views
These zero throw situations in pétanque that many players handle poorly
Invalid jack throw, rethrow, circle placement and common mistakes: the invalid-throw situations that pétanque players often handle incorrectly.Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 2,593 views
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.Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 2,590 views
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.Read the rule →
21 July 2026 · 2,587 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,558 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,562 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,609 views
Pig falls into water or a pit: what official petanque rule?
Piglet falls into theRead the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,519 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,520 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,506 views
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.Read the rule →
20 July 2026 · 2,585 views
How does official refereeing work in petanque according to the FFPJP rules?
The umpire's role, meaofements, disputes, sanctions and good attitudes: understanding how official umpiring works in pétanque.Read the rule →Take it further
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