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This question is related to the "one ball rule" that can be used in competition. The rule states that it is recommended for competitions involving "Expert" players. How do you determine what an expert player is? 1. Specifications of the Ball (Note to Rule 5-1) The following two conditions are recommended only for competitions involving expert players:

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It is up to the Committee in charge of the competition to decide this. For example, the "one ball rule" is used at the Canadian Amateur. I would tend to err on the side of safety with respect to its application - in order not to trap players who may be unfamiliar with how it works.

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