[Norman J]

I would say let the two fastest minibots go up if that's what you think gives you the best chance to take the match. When you're on the field competing, you play to win.

That said, I realize it would be difficult for a team who wasn't able to showcase their capabilities because of their alliance partners. However, if your minibot is reliable, chances are you will have other matches in which you are the stronger minibot and the best strategy is to have you take a pole. I know that our scouting at least distinguishes between "Did not attempt to deploy" and "Did not deploy because partners both had minibots". With 10 matches, you will get a chance to show what you can do, and any good teams will be watching.