Kevin,
That is absolutely true for this type stage. In our case it was three targets down range, equidistant, etc.

As for open hands, we don't have anyone in our club that would protest this type stage, but I also wouldn't put it into a sanctioned match.

As far as a level playing field for moving no-shoots, we already have the level playing field issue with respect to lefties, 6, 7,8,9,10, and 11 round capacities, etc.

I just liked how simple it was.

Ken Reed