To add to Amy's post, the text of <G26> which I believe applies is:
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ROBOTs of the same ALLIANCE may dynamically change the designation of the BACKBOT during the defensive period as long as there is at least one BACKBOT during the entire period.
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I underlined what I feel is a key element in the spirit of this rule - that the defensive alliance can change which robot is backbot, but the offensive alliance cannot.
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A BACKBOT that is prevented by an offensive ROBOT from crossing the field centerline will not be penalized
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If I am the referee, I will consider a disabled BACKBOT which is pushed by their opponent into an offsides position, to be prevented by the offensive robot, and therefore not subject to penalty.