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Re: Lessons learned in all weeks.
just my $0.02:
- As previously stated, minibots are a game changer
- Be careful if there is a defender on your end. If you get pushed into the opposing alliance's lane, it is a penalty on you and the defending bot only gets one if the action is deemed intentional. My strategy for this is to not come out of your home zone unless you know you've got the defending robot beat.
- There are many strategies to Logomotion. If it seems the team you're going up against can outscore you, or has only one minibot when you have two, try starving the field. It will produce lower scores for both teams, but if you get more minibots scored than the other alliance (and have successfully starved the field), it is likely you will win.
- Don't underestimate the third alliance pick. They have to be a good at defending and herding tubes for your alliance to be successful.
- Lastly, beware of over inflated tubes. The rules about tubes changed after the build season and they are now inflated to 7-8 inches instead of just being 7. My team had to cut off some of our claw to fit in the boundaries at the beginning of the match, but it seemed the inflated tubes (especially the squares) were easier to pick up, so it was a blessing in disguise.
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