Does anyone know what the 2022 rules are. Racking, breaking, slop........
2022 US Open 9-Ball
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Really? 
I was searching for them because I'm gonna play in the 2022 us open and would like to know how to practice.
The break, 1 on spot or 9? Break zone? How many balls need to come back into kitchen?
The break, 1 on spot or 9? Break zone? How many balls need to come back into kitchen?
Did you watch this year's event? Count on the same.
It changed from 2019 to 2021. It hasn't stayed the same more than a couple of years in a row at any time. I don't think it would ever make sense to assume it wouldn't change.
That said, I don't know that MR has made any official announcements yet. I don't think they'll commit to anything until they open registration. Just my guess. Until then I'd prepare for both the 1 on the spot and the 9 on the spot. But I doubt you'll see a break box or a 3 point rule. Emily has said the 3 point rule is too confusing for a wide audience, and I haven't seen the break box used for a while. Make sure you practice a medium-firm hit, they don't allow soft breaks.
Thank you for your advise and not giving me a hard time. I've been practicing both ways.
Cheers!
For reference, here are break rules from 2021:
APPENDIX II - Event Break Rules
The following conditions on the break shot will apply in all matches at the Event from the Double Elimination
stage through to Single Elimination (Last 16):
1. The balls will be racked with the 1 (one) ball resting on the spot.
2. A template rack will be used to rack the balls by the appointed score controller, not any Player.
3. Players will not be permitted to rack the balls, inspect the rack and cannot ask for the balls to be
re-racked, re-positioned or moved.
4. All matches will be winners break.
The following conditions on the break shot will apply in all matches at the Event from Single Elimination (the
Last 16) through to the Final:
1. The balls will be racked with the 1 (one) ball resting on the spot.
2. The balls initially won’t be tapped and will be hand racked by the referee into a plastic rack.
Depending on circumstances, there may be scope to subsequently tap some balls.
3. Players will not be permitted to inspect the rack and cannot ask for the balls to be re-racked, repositioned
or moved.
4. All matches will be winners break.
APPENDIX II - Event Break Rules
The following conditions on the break shot will apply in all matches at the Event from the Double Elimination
stage through to Single Elimination (Last 16):
1. The balls will be racked with the 1 (one) ball resting on the spot.
2. A template rack will be used to rack the balls by the appointed score controller, not any Player.
3. Players will not be permitted to rack the balls, inspect the rack and cannot ask for the balls to be
re-racked, re-positioned or moved.
4. All matches will be winners break.
The following conditions on the break shot will apply in all matches at the Event from Single Elimination (the
Last 16) through to the Final:
1. The balls will be racked with the 1 (one) ball resting on the spot.
2. The balls initially won’t be tapped and will be hand racked by the referee into a plastic rack.
Depending on circumstances, there may be scope to subsequently tap some balls.
3. Players will not be permitted to inspect the rack and cannot ask for the balls to be re-racked, repositioned
or moved.
4. All matches will be winners break.
Thanks Bob
If the balls are a different color than normal in 2022, you might consider getting a set of the same balls that will be used to practice with beforehand.
IIRC, in 2021 the 5 ball was similar in color to a normal 4 ball and I heard a lot of the players bemoaning the fact that they had to constantly remind themselves to play shape for the correct ball.
IIRC, in 2021 the 5 ball was similar in color to a normal 4 ball and I heard a lot of the players bemoaning the fact that they had to constantly remind themselves to play shape for the correct ball.
That makes sense. Thanks for the tip.