Hello Linda,
When using Rule 3-3, why do you have to state which ball? If you have the option to play two balls, why do you need to "pick" one that you would
like to count???
Thank you,
Lulu from South Carolina
Dear Lulu,
It is not actually a requirement to state which ball you would like to count, only a recommendation. The Rule states: “The competitor should [not must] announce…which ball he wishes to count if the Rules permit the procedure used for that ball.”
If the competitor announces which ball he would like to count, the score with that ball will count if the Rules permit the procedure used for that ball. Otherwise, the score with the other ball will count, provided the procedure used in playing the other ball was permitted.
If the competitor does not announce which ball he would like to count, the score with the original ball will count if the Rules permit the procedure used for that ball. Otherwise, the score with the other ball will count, provided the procedure used in playing the other ball was permitted.
If the procedure with neither of the two balls is correct, please read Rule 3-3 b (iii). I don’t want to overly complicate this answer.
It is generally to the player’s advantage to choose which ball to count.
Linda
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