7 September 2026 · 1,030 views
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.
7 September 2026 · 1,012 views
Mark before meaofing
An unmarked jack or boule before meaofement can turn a simple decision into a fragile argument. Secure the end first.Read the rule →
7 September 2026 · 1,043 views
Movable border: clarify first
When the jack lands near a movable border, clarify the playing frame before the first boule. It prevents disputes.Read the rule →
6 September 2026 · 1,044 views
Rule point: Meofe impossible à l'oeil nu : quand sortir le compas ou appeler l'arbitre
Card: Quand l'oeil ne suffit plus pour attribuer le point, sortez l'outil adapté ou appelez l'arbitre avant que la meofe ne devienne un conflit.Read the rule →
6 September 2026 · 1,047 views
Rule point: Meofe près d'une ligne de perte : les précautions que beaucoup oublient
Card: Près d'une ligne de perte, il faut d'abord vérifier la validité des objets puis meofer le point, sans mélanger distance et sortie du terr…Read the rule →
6 September 2026 · 1,082 views
Rule point: Cochonnet collé à une ligne : comment lire la validité sans improviser
Card: Un cochonnet collé à une ligne ne se juge pas à l'impression : il faut lire la limite, la visibilité et la position avant de poursuivre la…Read the rule →
5 September 2026 · 1,101 views
Shared terrain with the public: how to secure an official competition
Short practical summary for players and organizers: Terrain partagé avec le public : comment sécuriser une compétition officielle sans couperRead the rule →
5 September 2026 · 1,092 views
Ball moved during meaofement: restart the situation without conflict
Short practical summary for players and organizers: Boule déplacée pendant la meofe : la méthode pour reprendre la situation sans conflit etRead the rule →
5 September 2026 · 1,148 views
Jack hidden by a ball: visibility, meaofement and playing decision
Short practical summary for players and organizers: But masqué par une boule : comment juger la visibilité, meofer correctement et décider saRead the rule →
4 September 2026 · 1,182 views
Team captain in petanque: real role, limits and responsibilities
The captain helps the team decide, but does not replace the referee or organiser. Here is the real role on the terrain.Read the rule →
4 September 2026 · 1,188 views
Spectators too close to the terrain: safety and refereeing duties
A crowd standing too close can disturb a player or create danger. Here is how the referee and organiser should react.Read the rule →
4 September 2026 · 1,218 views
Boule stopped by an outside object: the rule-based method
A boule stopped by a cup, branch, bag or outside object requires a methodical decision, not guesswork.Read the rule →Take it further
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