[Ben Mitchell]

I think it's an interesting idea, and I don't think anyone has the real authority to make a ruling on it except FIRST - since it does fall in a VERY grey area of the rules.

I personally would like a definitive answer, since it will determine how many teams with large ball capabilities play the game.

Here's another question - if the enemy team throws balls at your robot while you do this, would it be considered "goaltending" and give a -10 point deduction per ball that hits you?

This is precisely the reason why FIRST should make things spelled out and black and white.