In light of similar incidents, coaches are often accused of running up the score and taking the opportunity to humiliate and embarrass a weak opponent.

A win over a weak opponent resulted in less points being awarded than a win over a much stronger one.

The bowlers have performed well, admittedly sometimes against weak opponents.

The game itself, whether it be football or another sport, will typically feature the home team playing a considerably weaker opponent.

That means one team, particularly if they are decidedly better than a weaker opponent, can still run up the score before the rule takes effect.