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Descoring

I agree with both Alperts. The descoring strategy in eliminations is the great equalizer. Let's say your partner is shut off because they shot outside the field during autonomous period in your first match. What do you do? In elimination rounds 1 good team will, more than likely, not beat 2 good teams. You descore, descore, descore!! My rule of thumb is keep the game within 50 or so points and you can come back in the second match. There are many matches that the battle on top at the end determines the winner, but there are also many matches that are a slaughter within the first minute. For the latter, it is best to lower the margin so you may live to fight another day.

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