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Re: Ultimate Ascent Strategies

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Originally Posted by nixiebunny View Post
The way to make the most points is with an 84" tall shooter placed in front of the feeder, with outriggers to keep defenders away. The trick is ensuring that the discs come out high enough up that a defender can't block them.

It can operate in a lower configuration if no tall defenders appear.
I think that this is illegal. You are only allowed to extend above 60" on the side by your goals, not by the feeder. Outriggers could also be difficult if they are outside the 54" cylinder.
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