Sod the sponging and one coating........thats a bodgers ways!!!!! Do it properly or dont fecking bother!!!!!
Bollox...... I am comfortable with both methods and there is no discernible difference.....your entitled to your opinion...but in this case your wrong.
Seen plenty of rough two coat work and excellent sponged one coat work and vice versa ....ability of the spread is the most important factor.