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Originally Posted by bduddy
Compared to previous FRC games, there are a ton of defensive opportunities here. You know you can block your opponents' robots as much as you want, right?
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I agree that Aerial Assist DOES allow for much more physical defence than many recent FRC games, but its simply untrue that you can block your opponents "as much as you want".
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Originally Posted by 2014 FRC Game Manual
<G29>
An ALLIANCE may not pin an opponent ROBOT for more than five (5) seconds. A ROBOT will be considered pinned until the ROBOTS have separated by at least six (6) ft. The pinning ROBOT(S) must then wait for at least three (3) seconds before attempting to pin the same ROBOT again. Pinning is transitory through other objects.
Violation: TECHNICAL FOUL
<Bluebox>If the pinned ROBOT chases the pinning ROBOT upon retreat, the pinning ROBOT will not be penalized per G29, and the pin will be considered complete.</Bluebox>
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