According to G12:
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Examples of BALL interaction that are not POSSESSION are
A. “bulldozing” (inadvertently coming in contact with BALLS that happen to be in the path of the ROBOT as it moves about the FIELD) and
B. “deflecting” (being hit by a propelled BALL that bounces or rolls off the ROBOT).
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The situation you are describing is deflection, but only in the event that the red robot doesn't attempt to herd the deflected ball or control it. Teams are allowed to block passes in this manner.