At the start of each game, all 6 balls are placed evenly along the center line; Typically, 3 balls are placed on the right side and 3 on the left side of the center line; Teams line up on their respective end lines before the opening rush
Why people argue about this
People often assume that the balls are evenly distributed along a straight line at the start of each game, forgetting that they're supposed to be placed in an equilateral triangle formation on either side of the center line, which naturally creates three balls per side due to geometry and symmetry. This misunderstanding leads to arguments about how many balls should be on one side versus another.
