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Re: Pin vs Blockade vs Traffic Jam

The way it was/wasn't called at L.A. was essentially if two robots were going across the field to block all opposing traffic. Didn't happen (though one match came close), so no call was ever made. I've personally not seen one since that rule was put into place.


Two robots blocking access to an opposing ball against the wall results in a G12 (trapping). I've called that one a time or two. Generally, if the offense CAN get through without too much trouble, it won't be called; if the offense CANNOT get through (without one or more robots disappearing) it will be called.
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