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Re: What will separate the good from the great?

I look at it this way. In 2012 there were very few robots that would consistently score a basket every time they fired. That was acceptable, however, because you had 3 balls to shoot. This year, instead of having 3 balls, you get one chance. The target is much smaller proportionally than the 2012 hoop.

Statistically, I believe that for most teams it will be more efficient to shoot up close and make a higher percentage of their shots. But that can be defended and will be much slower than shooting from just inside the works.

I think the exceptions to that rule will be few elite robots that can consistently hit 90% of their shots from the protected area.

Perhaps you're having more luck shooting accurately than we are

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Originally Posted by waialua359 View Post
Tom,
is the 'long range' you are referring to from the 'safe zone' after you traverse one of the barriers?
If so, then I would think it would be a lot more considering no legal defense.
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