[Basel A]

The flat field is a good point, in that mecanums won't have issues with having to go directly perpendicular to the slope. More so than previous years, mecanums have a legitimate chance of making Einstein. With defense limited to central areas, mecanums will have much less of an issue scoring than in 2007 (maybe even an advantage over other drive systems, this year). That said, getting through the central deadlock without getting pushed around may be an issue. Quick mecanums that have lots of skill in scoring (don't need to ever play defense) may be some of the higher picks this season.