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Originally Posted by Chris is me
I do not believe it is bad sportsmanship to take penalties for a net gain. Especially because this isn't something like an intentional tip - this is just picking up balls.
That said, it's a pretty bad strategic decision. Three points is not enough to justify the risks. Miss one ball and it's not worth it. If you're desperate for something to do in that time, and you have already exhausted both the co-op and your alliance bridge, I'd start preparing for your first moves in the teleoperated period.
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What about if you know your opponent can score both balls from their alliance bridge reliably? Then it's a net-potential-gain

(In the sense that 9 points < 12 points, plus any you happen to score to lessen the swing.)
Just making up crazy situations.
In my opinion breaking rules does not automatically equate to bad sportsmanship.