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Re: How are the Goals held down
As you've all stated, the "fixed" field elements (the nine goals) are all affixed to the field with Velcro.
Now, do the math. If a tetra weighs approx. 8.5 pounds, then the eight goals weigh about 20 lbs. each (not including the center goal).
With a 100 lb robot coming at you at over XXX feet per second, don't you think that the Velcro will get "accidentally" budged?
But, do the math again. If all bottom surfaces of the goal (about 18 linear feet) are covered with "industrial-strength" Velcro, then the sideways "shear" strength will take a LOT to really move it. Lifting vertically or prying-it up may be possible, but I doubt that a sideways hit will dislodge a goal.
HOWEVER....If you get "under" a field goal or "disrupt" it per rule <G20>, you will get ONE WARNING. If your action changed the outcome of the match, your robot will be DISABLED. If your robot TIPS-OVER a goal, that goal automatically "belongs" to the other alliance.
So.....Sure, the goals will get "nudged". The should stay in place and will likely be checked and reset as needed between matches. But you can't intentionally RAM a goal......I guess that's why the call it "gracious professionalism"
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