Thread: NOT Blocking the ball deposits
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Unread 13-01-2004, 00:37
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Re: Blocking the ball deposits
Whoa Jedi,

FIRST has not ruled on the issue in the Q&A yet, but I believe they will allow it. Here are the reasons why.

First off, blocking one ball chute will not prevent the opponent from scoring. There are two ball chutes and the human players can share balls. Blocking both chutes with one robot would be a feat of engineering. We are talking about 24 feet. And blocking with goal will happen no matter if it happens naturally or intentionally. And when it does happen the opposing team has a fair chance to move the goal and continue scoring.