We are going to start this series looking at Petanque with a microscope. Petanque is a boule and target game and we will begin with the rules concerning the jack and over the next few days will reveal several surprises. Let us look at one of the rules regarding the target.
Article 3, Approved jacks
Jacks are made of wood, or of a synthetic material bearing the manufacturer’s mark and having obtained the FIPJP’s approval in line with the precise specification relating to the required standards. Their diameter must be 30 mm (tolerance: + or –1 mm). Their weight must be between 10 and 18 grams. Painted jacks are authorised, but at no time must they, nor the jacks made of wood, be capable of being picked up with a magnet.
Well a regulation size and weight. Not only are there limits on the size and weight of petanque boule but there follows a similar rule on the jack!
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