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Re: [DFTF] The Classic Blunder...

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker View Post
... but from my experience, it is really fun to play defense really well.
A big fuss has been made about making 3 point shots from across the arena, but no one has really talked about 'stealing' opponents missed shots. An agile, low CG robot that isn't slowed by the bump, and can quickly acquire missed shots from the opponents zone and ferry them across the field to friendly robots could provide a much more effective defens that a high traction box on wheels...

With the materials you have on hand, how hard would it be to create a minimalistic ball acquisition and storage system (a la 1902 in 2006)?
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