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Unread 12-03-2007, 15:16
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Re: Rough Play in Rack N Roll
I believe the game has gotten a bit rougher. I also believe that FIRST wants this since the game changes seem to be inferring that this is what they want.

More defense has been played since they went to 3 on 3. Gone is the days where the field is open. Tight checking and scoring under duress are now the names of the game. The addition of the bumpers seems to reinforce that strong interaction between the robots is to be expected, thus the lack of yellow cards and penalties.

I believe that rougher games make for better viewing. More contact between the robots means more excitement, and that in turn appeals to the masses (a target of FIRST). All in all I believe it is good for FIRST to allow (within reason) more and harder contact between the robots.