Can you cut off satellite leaves???
Yes
But why?
If it causes a shadow cut it.
Check out "pigeons420" on YouTube
You'll get a way better idea of cutting, training (lst) low stress training, topping, and or "fim"ing
Also how to grow mendo dope on YouTube
And a few dif videos of cannabis cultivation at
"Grow your Greens" on YouTube as well
For on hand personal reference purchase "grow bible" by Jorge Cervantes