giving 5-10 points start in a handicap match

[mchpddl1]

hi guys,

does 5-10 points start giving to the opponent really matter much? It does not sound a lot but what effects are there?

[Burwat Champ]

Normally a 10 point or less handicap dont really matter, maybe im a bit biased saying this as my local league I regularly have to give a 40 start to my opponent so a 10 start is a welcome relief.

That said I did give a 14 year old lad a 10 start and made the mistake of opening the balls up to early to which the cocky little sod shook my hand and said 'thanks for the game mate' before he notched up a nice little 97 clearence!!!