[Mike Schreiber]

I know this has already been discussed in at least 5 different threads and that's the first thing our team asked after reading G36 and here is what I've discovered on chief and by discussing with others.

the ball hangs down 8" between the two bars holding it in the 6.5' overhang on which the balls are located which allows for 2" of play to hit the ball from below the math is posted somewhere around here I'll see if I can find a link

FIRST will have to clarify the homestretch rule or admit that they made a mistake in their animation