Yes we do, to a degree. We also “lollipop” below the canopy which is getting rid of suckers that won’t produce bud that’s worth taking away energy from the main colas and other buds that get more light and will get denser and bigger than anything beneath the canopy. It’s all the same principle, it’s just up to the grower/farmer to decide how they want their plant to produce. Some people like two or three giant colas, other people like lots of dense, smaller buds.
Just posted this pic in a different thread too, but this is my canopy in a 4x4 at week 4 of 12/12. I wouldn't be able to maintain this many tops in the space without leaf pruning, unless I wanted to risk PM or botrytis.
ps How many litre pots are they your in US so many gallons lol 3?
as said plants look great my friend