playing field![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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 ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wooden board that is the rear limit of the playing field.
sideline ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Continuous line delimiting the playing field along its length; balls are out of bounds if they cross the sidelines.
referee ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official who is in charge of enforcing the rules; the referee ensures that the equipment and installation are in compliance.
scorer ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official who registers the results of each player or team onto a scorecard.