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Re: how to throw tubes

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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
Bit of a 'duh' moment here ... you rules junkies should brace yourselves...

If the tube thrower is right-handed and prefers to launch the tubes discus-style OVER the wall -- then put him/her on the LEFT side of the field. This way the tube will never be in question of going around the side of the wall or hitting the corner. (Just watch out if you're the driver next to the discus ).
Problem with the left side is that you've got the net to deal with, er, avoid. If I really, really wanted to stretch a bit, I might also be able to make the case that going over the Driver's station is also a Penalty--see the above discussion, particularly the picture with the "gray area"--but I'm not going to try, as hitting the net and having the piece fall into the Driver's station where you can't get it should be penalty enough and then some.
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