Moving or positioning a BOULDER
to gain advantage is considered “control.”
If you cause a 2nd boulder to go in a direction that the ref deems advantageous, then they can call the foul.
A robot carrying a boulder and accidentally causes another to cross the outer works for any reason is definitely a foul.
Regardless, it is all up to the opinion of the referees and especially how they were instructed by the head ref during training. During the pre-match driver team meeting with the head ref is a perfectly good time to ask the question on what they will be looking for in regards to G38. There may be differing opinions between the different refs making the calls.
Also, refs do make mistakes from time to time with bad or missed calls. They are human and are making quick decisions often with incomplete information. With that said, they are also all volunteers and should be thanked for hearing you out even if you end up on the short end of a call.
Good luck getting any foul for controlling multiple boulders reversed, since there is no way to prove that the ball was not moved "to gain advantage" after the match is over. That doesn't mean you should not ask the question regarding the ruling if the situation warrants it. You have to know what rule to cite, quote the applicable portion of the rule and plead your case.
Man, I rambled on for awhile there. This is why you shouldn't troll Chief Delphi at 1AM.
