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Re: Pre-Stop Build Scrimmages - What Have We Learned So Far?

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Originally Posted by Woolly View Post
On the wood-backed goals at the event we went to, it was absolutely an issue. We saw robots that would only make half their shots due to bounce-out.
I have no idea how a lexan goal compares, but my advice would be to shoot softly and have a lot of spin on the Frisbee.
Lexan usually absorbs force more than wood because of its flexing nature. That could potentially dampen shots that go in. We're planning on heading to the Atlanta Scrimmage which has the official field, so we can go and see if this is an issue.
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