playing field

Area laid out for playing petanque; matches can be played on a lawn, earth or sand. For international competitions, the field measures 13 ft x 49 ft.

stopping board

Wooden board that is the rear limit of the playing field.

sideline

Continuous line delimiting the playing field along its length; balls are out of bounds if they cross the sidelines.

referee

Official who is in charge of enforcing the rules; the referee ensures that the equipment and installation are in compliance.

scorer

Official who registers the results of each player or team onto a scorecard.