Behind The Glass
 

Ever wondered what it's like to stand behind the alliance wall during a match? Then check out our driver's Point of View video at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmUAd5AVxkQ

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That is some great video. Someday I am going to figure out to get younger so I can be the one actually driving.

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Tres Kewl.

Interesting how your shooter extends upwards.
Too bad it's not an FCS, though I suspect it's >60"?

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There are always off season events with mentor drive matches! Some of the funniest and scariest matches.
Awesome video, it is great to see this side of the game again!

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it extends to just below 84"

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Wow! Thanks for that. Really shows us non-drivers how tough it is.

And your robot is great. I really can't wait until we get to Honolulu tomorrow!

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Awesome Video!

I noticed someone at the Connecticut Regional filming matches from behind the glass, as well.

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Beautiful hang at the end!
I've had the opportunity to videotape from the stands and from the floor, and I always say - the worst seat in the house at an FRC competition is the drivers' station. I have nothing but admiration for all the teams' drivers and coaches; there is no way I could comprehend and react to a match from that perspective.

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Wooow, that's an amazing video. I wish I could have that experience some day in my life.

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That's funny, it's my favorite place to watch matches from. Even matches we aren't in, I like to see how the other drive teams and coaches interact.

Awesome video! Great robot.

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I found it to be an acquired taste.

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Probably the best way to put it. After you stop feeling like you're going to pass out behind the glass, watching afar from the stands becomes permanently agonizing.

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Couldnt agree more, it's going to be rough watching matches from the sidelines now than I'm graduating. Hopefully someday I can coach for the team, there isn't anywhere else I'd rather be than behind that glass.

-DMP

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Nice video I laughed when the opposing team's robot was shooting for two and it was right in front of you therefore blocking your view and missing your four shot volley :) . But nice robot and nice video.
Do any other drivers duck when frisbees come at you even though you know your behind glass?

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For the past 3 years I have been a driver and havn't watch a 772 match live since. This year at GTR West We had the back up drivers do a few matches so we could finally watch a few. I kinda missed watching them, but as i graduate this year I know I will miss being behind the glass

Cool video btw
I liked that robot that shot into the 2 point like 1503 did, but to be honest they looked a bit better then 1503 :P

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In 11 years of competing in FRC both as a student and mentor, I've been behind the glass for exactly two matches.

Both as the drive coach, and immediately decided I didn't like it. I can't separate my attention from my team's robot well enough to be an effective drive coach. Its a crummy angle for viewing the field (my favourite location is from fieldside as a field resetter), and there's too much to pay attention to (6 robots worth of action, plus a timer, and a score.)

I'm a much more effective team member sitting in the stands watching the matches as a lead scouter. Know your talents, people.

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I get total tunnel vision during a match, and only see our robot. That's probably in part because I'm always looking for things to improve, but I also get quite excited during the matches.

I'd be a lousy drive coach.