[Davis Racing]

Being able to catch adds 20 points. These points are added instantly, without waiting for the ball to be scored and could be used as an "end of game" move. Thus, a robot that can catch and release into the 1 point goal over multiple cycles seems to be worth more than a robot that can pick up a ball and shoot at the high goal. Of course, without an alliance partner capable of throwing...
Based on my interpretation of the rules, a catching robot is allowed to have a catching device that expands to cover about 30 square feet.