Beer Pongs “Elbow Rule a Necessity or Nuisance
The “elbow rule” says that the shooters elbow must stay behind an imaginary line extending upwards from the end of the shooters table at all times through out the throwing motion.
This rule is highly controversial, in fact most large scale beer pong tournaments have all but dismissed the rule all together, due to the fact that it is incredibly difficult to enforce the rule effectively. That being said you will still find many supporters on both the pro-elbow rule and anti-elbow rule sides of the debate.
Pros:
It eliminates the advantage of taller/longer- armed players that could gain by leaning in on their shots over the table.
It makes the game more interesting.
Cons:
Elbow rule is almost impossible to enforce.
Watching your elbow distracts the player from the game when it is called. Players will argue the call.
In most sports body types mean a lot especially if you are talking about the NBA. The height advantage can ether win the game or lose the game. The can be said that the same goes on in the NFL. These same factors apply to beer pong. It’s all about skills and abilities in the most effective way possible within the rules of the game.
In beer pong , a long reach and excellent hand-eye coordination could be your advantage. If you are playing with in the house rules, then we say go for it!