or I could just copy/paste:
1.17 Three point rule
In order to avoid that players are using the so-called “soft-breaks” that would allow
increased control over breaks and allow advantages beyond what was foreseen
when the 9-Ball discipline was introduced, the EPBF has decided to introduce special
break rules. The following rules are to be seen as an addition to the WPA 9-Ball rules
that otherwise are valid in all EPBF events (excluded from this rule: Wheelchairs and
Girls):
Additional demands for a satisfactory break:
At least three (3) object balls must either be pocketed or touch (see special notes
below) the head string as a result of a break in order for it to be satisfactory. Any
combination of the above (i.e. 1 object ball pocketed and 2 object balls touching the
head string, or 2 object balls pocketed and 1 object ball touching the head string) is
also satisfactory.
Failure to meet additional conditions:
If a player fails to fulfil the additional demands, but is otherwise performing a legal
break, the break is considered non-satisfactory and the following rules are to be
followed:
1. If the 9-ball has been pocketed it shall be re-spotted before play is
continued.
2. The opponent may choose either to accept the table as it is, or hand it back
to the player that performed the break.
3. In case the opponent accepts the table as it is, he/she will not be allowed to
perform a push-out.
4. If the table is handed back to the player that performed the break, he/she is
allowed to perform a push-out. If a push-out is being played the opponent
has the option to accept the table as it is, or again hand the table back.
The Euro Tour Regulations 7
Special notes:
A. The WPA rules for 9-Ball are to be considered at all times, and the special
9-Ball break rules as described in the above are additions to these rules,
valid for a tournament only when introduced beforehand.
B. Whenever a break is legal according to the WPA rules, and the above
additional demands for a satisfactory break (if in use) has been met, the
player on the table is allowed to perform a push-out.
C. In order to meet the additional demands for a satisfactory break, object
ball(s) do not have to cross the head string completely. It is enough if any
part of an object ball, as seen from above, is breaking the head string.
D. If an object ball crosses the head string and returns into a pocket, it is only
counted as 1 ball achieving the required rule, not 2.
