How can we pass!?!?
 

I can think of a billion ways to pass and get assists points, but almost all of the require something to go beyond the perimeter of the frame. Is that a set in stone rule that no appendage can go beyond the bumper? How does this work for defense, are you allowed a net to block the other teams ball or is that too much interference.

Re: How can we pass!?!?
 

You can extend out 20" of your bumper according to rule G24

Re: How can we pass!?!?
 

I suggest that you read the manual in it's entirety, as you can probably answer those questions for yourself with enough knowledge of the rules.

Re: How can we pass!?!?
 

Ahem... Extending 20" beyond your bumper nets you a foul, and doing it repeatedly nets you a technical foul, per G24.


This is because the rule is 20" beyond the Frame Perimeter, and the bumper will be at least 3" thick on the outside of the frame perimeter. I suggest that all teams consider the implications of this carefully.

Re: How can we pass!?!?
 

I assume muaddib42 was referring to 20" outside the frame perimeter, they're sometimes easy to confuse.

Unless I'm misunderstanding and you cannot extend 20" outside the frame at all...

Re: How can we pass!?!?
 

The difference between extending beyond the Frame Perimeter and extending beyond the Bumpers is pretty big. It's possible to do the first without doing the second, but not the other way around.


I too think he meant frame perimeter, but when you specifically say "20" beyond bumpers", that's 23" beyond the frame perimeter, which is a violation of the rules.


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