Additional Information in case of the World Championships for National
teams.
Racking of the Balls:
Balls will be tapped.
Break rule for 9‐Ball:
Three point rule
In order to avoid that athletes are using 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 an athlete 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:
- If the 9‐ball has been pocketed it shall be re‐spotted before play is continued.
- The opponent may choose either to accept the table as it is, or hand it back to the athlete that performed the break.
- In case the opponent accepts the table as it is, he/she will not be allowed to perform a push‐out.
- If the table is handed back to the athlete 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.
Special notes:
- 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 especially introduced.
- 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 athlete on is allowed to perform a push‐out.
- In order to meet the additional demands for a satisfactory break, object ball(s) must not cross the head string. It is enough if any part of an object ball, as seen from above, is breaking the head string.
Break:
During this tournament there will be alternate break.
Dress Code:
The WPA Dress code is valid for this event. In addition ( because it is a team event) all players need to
wear the same shirts and therefore look like a team. At the shirt it is an obligation to have the
country flag or the name of the nation the team represents.
WPA Player declaration forms:
Please do not forget to bring or send the WPA player declaration forms to the accreditation of the
WTC.
Advertising on the team shirts:
It is allowed to wear own sponsor logo’s at the shirts but these logo should not exceed the following
measurements:
- Length: 15 cm
- Width: 5 cm
Sponsors of the countries can’t be in contradiction with the event sponsors therefore we advise to
use logo’s that can be removed from the shirts ( via double sided tape etc) if the organizer decide
that a logo is in contradiction with the event sponsors.
Team sheets:
One hour before the match the team captain and / or coach need to fill out the team sheet after they
received this sheet from the tournament leading.
Time out:
One (1) time‐out for each athlete(s) is allowed per match, the length of the time‐out is five (5)
minutes. Athlete(s) is allowed to take the time out only after informing the referee and make sure
the referee marks the table for suspended play.
The time out can be taken between racks, when play is suspended, the athlete can use his right for
time‐out only at his own break. The opponent(s) must remain seated as during normal play, if he
decides to use his time‐out in the same time no further time out will be allowed.
The athlete taking the time out should remember that his actions must be within the spirit of the
game and if he acts otherwise, he is subject to a penalty under the Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Reasons for an imposed penalty are: taking time out other than in between the racks, smoking or
drinking alcohol during the time‐out and late return after a time‐out.
Coaching is allowed during the time out.
Penalties for such violations are as follows;
- A game/frame (current and/or next) is awarded to the opponent.
- Should an athlete violate this rule a second time, the athlete will be disqualified from the match and/or event.
Scotch double:
Scotch double is plaid as alternate shot which means that the turn will be changed after each
shot.(alternate shot)
