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Originally Posted by BW1AN
Are defending robots allowed to hit the opposing alliance's ball without gaining possession?
Rule G12 prohibits a robot from having possession of an opponent's ball. Does one hit count as herding, and therefore possession?
What if a red robot hits a ball possessed by a blue alliance robot?
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G12
An ALLIANCE may not POSSESS their opponent’s BALLS. The following criteria define POSSESSION :...
• “herding” (repeated pushing or bumping)....
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(emphasis mine) In order to herd, you would have to show
continued effort to influence the direction of the ball. Just running past it and bumping it (as long as you're going somewhere) is 100% legal ("bulldozing").
In your second example, it would depend on how the opponent is possessing the ball. If the ball is somehow held inside the frame perimeter, possession should be the least of your worries:
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G28
Deliberate or damaging contact with an opponent ROBOT on or inside its FRAME PERIMETER is not allowed.
Violation: TECHNICAL FOUL
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If you're defending against a robot who's method of possession is herding, possibly with an extended mechanism, then the G28 Blue Box comes into effect:
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High speed accidental collisions may occur during the MATCH and are expected. ROBOTS extend elements outside of the FRAME PERIMETER at their own risk; no penalties will be assigned for contact between two such extended elements.
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So you can hit their mechanism (without an intent to damage) unpenalized. And as long as you aren't trying to gain possession of their ball, you shouldn't be penalized either. I think that would be considered bulldozing as well,
AS LONG AS YOU'RE PLAYING THE BOT AND NOT THE BALL.