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Originally Posted by Mr. Freeman
Could someone please post which rule states this?
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Rule <G24>, emphasis mine:
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Originally Posted by G24
<G24> Pinning - While on the carpeted field surface, a ROBOT cannot pin (inhibit the movement of another
ROBOT while in contact with a field element or border) for more than 10 seconds. This rule does not
apply if either ROBOT is entirely on an ALLIANCE PLATFORM. If a ROBOT has been pinned for 10
seconds, the team with the pinning ROBOT will be told by a referee to release the pinned ROBOT and
back away approximately 3 feet. Once the pinning ROBOT has backed off by 3 feet, it may again
attempt to pin its opponent, and if successful, the 10 second count will start over. If a referee determines
that this rule has been violated, a 5-point penalty flag will be assessed for each violation.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Freeman
Also, I wonder how effective shooting a ball at the plexiglass window in front of the opponent drivers would be. Might be enough to distract them quite well.
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There's a Q&A that says the robot cannot intentionally block the view of the driver because of safety (you can easily search for it yourself). [Edit: Oh, you don't have to, Donut found it for you.] I'm sure firing balls at the driver window would be disallowed because of the same safety considerations.