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Re: Defensive wedge done differently

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Originally Posted by Woolly View Post
Well, if you're running a mecanum drive you wouldn't be able to push back anyway. With most drivetrains, your best option might be the wedge setup, but keep in mind that you have to overcome the same traction your defender has to overcome to push you to move. Honestly, if you're interested in that setup, I'd look into a butterfly drive or octocanum setup, but that involves deploying wheels which you stated in your OP post you didn't want to have to deal with at the moment.
But if you can't push back, the defense is still doing its job by keeping you in place. Especially if you are one of the top scorers. If you aren't, defense shouldn't be a problem anyways
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