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Re: Pool Noodles in Tower

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Originally Posted by ctt956 View Post
Agreed. I've seen boulders get stuck on the ledge and sit halfway in the goal.* The noodles probably prevent that, but they could also keep out a shot that would've gone in.

*This was on the practice field wooden castle, not an official competition one.**
**Seen it on the competition field, too. Usual response is somebody knocks it down somehow. I don't ask or watch--too much other stuff.

Good news is it's usually pretty visible. Haven't seen the noodles though (at least, not there...)
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