Originally Posted by ajisjesus (Post 699173)

you have to release the ball before going over your alliance finish lines.

Originally Posted by David (Post 699230)

no you get points only for crossing your own finish line (in tele-op). You get 2 points for the robot crossing its own finish line (with or without the ball), but you only get the 2 point for the ball crossing if you roll it.

Originally Posted by team2061 (Post 699566)

so can we or can we not have possesion of the ball while crossing our own finish line?

Originally Posted by camtunkpa (Post 699572)

In order for the ball to score 2 points when it crosses your own finish line, your robot CANNOT be touching the ball. If the ball is in possession of the robot when crossing your finish line only the robot will receive 2 points as opposed to the ball receiving 2 points for crossing the line without touching the robot and then another 2 points for the robot crossing the line after the ball.

If you are in possession of the trackball while crossing the finish line you will only score 2 points for your robot crossing the line. You will get no points for the track ball since the track ball will be touching your robot.

Originally Posted by M. Krass (Post 699582)

As a field coach of ten years, I'd like to politely, but strongly recommend that you read the game and tournament rules sections of the manuals very, very thoroughly before heading to competition.

I think this is sage advice for anyone. There are fewer things that are more frustrating at a FIRST competition than losing a match because your alliance partners do not understand the rules of the game.