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Originally Posted by Ian Curtis
Specifically, how did FIRST improve on the things they set out to? I wasn't at an event, so curious to hear from those that lived it.
- Upper Goal Bounce-Outs
- Fouls
- Refs
- System Issues
- Balls Being Returned to Field
Link to Bill's Blog Week 1 |
Upper goal bounce outs- no longer an issue. That sheet of lexan did wonders.
Fouls- as far as I saw (no stats to back this up) the number of fouls seemed to decrease (especially G40) but the timing of big fouls was prevalent. Lots of finals matches were marred by tech fouls.
Refs-at least at UNH, they seemed more alert and aware of the rules than week 1, but I can't speak for other events. How assists are being called still seems to be different from event to event.
System issues- if you're talking about pedestals, there were still some issues at multiple events.
Balls being returned to the field- I haven't seen as many issues this week regarding this. Events I observed had volunteers who knew what to do.
Keep in mind these are just observations from the event I competed in and the 3 events I watched (UNH, GTRW, Groton, and San Diego).