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Re: Low Goal Scoring

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Originally Posted by Pault View Post
...from what I have heard from other teams, you absolutely can NOT just plan to roll the ball into the high goal. First of all, the rumors I have heard seem to all agree: it is really difficult to push the ball in front of you without some sort of device to guide the ball...
We built the low goal and tested with un-powered chassis. You're correct; the ball will not roll into the low goal (at any speed); it deflects off the lip. You can push it in straight-on but takes some force and bumper height matters.

Last edited by DavisDad : 21-01-2014 at 08:21.