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Originally Posted by CalTran
Interesting that a hybrid FCS would suggest this 
I think it's a pretty brilliant idea, and it shouldn't be too difficult to still make weight with the addition of some noodles. |
The point of the hybrid FCS is just that: to be a hybrid. It allows versatility, should the opposing alliance choose not to block, the hybrid may take advantage of that choice. Should they choose to defend, they can use the full court capabilities to pull the defense closer (away from the pyramid) by pretending to full court, giving them an easier and more efficient cycle.
I always wonder why a team would choose not to defend. I understand the want and need to show off before alliance selection, but in my opinion, it shows poorly that a team would allow these full court monsters to go undefended, practically resigning the match before it is even played.
I suppose there is always the option of trying to outscore the full court (the reason most teams choose not to block), but that's only possible for a small number of teams, and the "noodle hat" is a much more plausible solution. I've seen way too many qualification matches where an alliance chooses not to defend, and loses what otherwise should have been an easily winnable match.