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Re: FRC Q & A Answer ... Interesting
I suspect that has more to do with the automated scoring system than any "strategic" decision. The scoring of balls in the corner goals is done as they break the plane (actually about 8-10 inches inside the goal) while scoring in the center high goal is not done until the balls roll into the exit tube.

Although the center goal scoring does remain active for an additional five seconds after the buzzer to allow balls in the goal to clear - I guess they could do the same thing with the corners ...
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