[safiq10]

Let me start by saying it is very possible for you guys to rank in the top 5 being a assisting and defensive team only. (just look at any of our past matches this season). Both our teams are very similar so let me answer your questions from a team that basically ran the same game as you.

A strong defensive team that can assist is definitely something that a lot of teams are paying attention too. It can really sway how a match is played. So playing a tight defense and assisting well is really helpful to any team. Now I won't guarantee you guys as 1st seed draft but if you play a good defense and pass well you stand a strong chance of being multiple teams 2nd pick. Also you are right. Teams scouting will be looking for teams that can shoot and that is just something that is going to happen, but in the matches you need to be able to show that you guys are there pick by playing well.

Being a solid team member isn't something you will be scouted for but you will be remembered for it. If your team is wasting time on the field and are being hard headed. That will be remembered so you need to be adaptable especially while being a defensive/ assisting team.

For autonomous we originally had it so that we would just go forward and do a 180. But we later changed it to run forward and deposit a ball in low goal. This really helped us out for quickly getting in place to begin our first cycle. After seeing a team that was able to play the goalie position, I see no real use of playing in that position a good defense can do the same thing that the goalie can and even more. So in my opinion the goalie is a fairly unneeded position. So for Auto I recommend having both a move forward and a low ball.

Then for scouting, I recommend that you go around to all the teams and "sell" your robot. Tell them why you are the number 1 pick for them. Try to talk to either the drivers or the scouts. We found that if you talk to these members they can use the information a little better. Also if you have a short video of your robot in action show them! We had a 1 min video from dallas that we showed in OKC it showed what we were capable of. Also don't be afraid of just talking to teams. Have fun and remember these are other high school students who like the same stuff so have fun!

So in conclusion I'd say just be adaptable and ready to play defense. You might want to watch some videos of other teams playing defense. (Texplosion and 2950 are some great teams to watch and learn from as they are assisting and defensive teams) Good luck! I Hope I was able to answer your questions, if you have any more please either PM me or post it here and I'm sure everyone would love to help.