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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.
3 September 2026 · 1,269 views
English - Spectateur qui donne un conseil : comment l'arbitre peut réagir
Draft available; review body translation before publication. Un spectateur conseille une équipe pendant la partie : rappel, arrêt du jeu, sancti…Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,231 views
English - Musique, annonces, bruit : peut-on interrompre une partie pour gêne extérieure ?
Draft available; review body translation before publication. Musique, micro, annonce de table ou public bruyant : quand la gêne extérieure justi…Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,096 views
Advising a teammate during a pétanque game: what is allowed
Advising a teammate is normal in team pétanque, provided the timing, position, opponent and referee are respected.Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,100 views
Tactical discussion in pétanque: when playing time resumes
Team discussion is part of the game, but it does not stop the minute; the team must decide quickly.Read the rule →
3 September 2026 · 1,118 views
External disturbance in pétanque: who is responsible near the game?
When something outside the game disturbs a end, safety comes first, then fair restart with the referee or organizer.Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,207 views
Where should players stand when they are not playing?
Players who are not throwing must keep the active player’s line clear and avoid movement, noise and presofe.Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,220 views
Leaving the terrain during an end: limits to respect
Leaving during an active end requires permission and does not automatically stop play or the one-minute rhythm.Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,216 views
Sweeping in front of a boule: limits to know in competition
Sweeping in front of a boule can become an illegal change to the terrain. Here is how to distinguish useful clearing, disturbance and a competit…Read the rule →
1 September 2026 · 1,158 views
Standing near the jack during an opponent’s shot: disturbance or observation?
Watching the jack does not give you the right to disturb a shooter. Positioning, silence and safety: the right limit to apply in competition.Read the rule →
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Standing in the line of play: why the referee may ask you to move
The line of play must stay clear for playing, seeing and refereeing. Here is when a position becomes a nuisance and how to react cleanly.Read the rule →
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Repairing a hole after a shot: when it is required or forbidden
A shot hole may be repaired only within a precise limit: restore the impact mark, never prepare a better line.Read the rule →Take it further
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