[Lisa Perez]

Originally Posted by Alaina

You can probably go to the FIRST website and search for the rules of the previous game.
But for defense purposes pushing or pinning robots are permitted but only for a few seconds. Say, for instance, to keep a robot away from capping a goal or getting to the bar. But if a ref feels that the robot's action was unsafe or too aggressive, it will be disabled for the rest of the match.

In addition to this, usually FIRST referees will make a signal which shows that you have been pushing too long.. If they also think you're coming from high speeds at another end of the field to hit the opposing robot, they will either warn you or disqualify you.

In the case that you go at a high speed from one end to another and slow down EXTREMELY before you play defense by pushing the robot, well that's completely legal.

As long as you keep your eyes on the field and on what the referee may be signaling, and not intentionally try to ruin another robot, you're good to go!