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Re: Best Way to Get Points

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Originally Posted by nukemknight View Post
As long as the bot doing the hurdling stays to one side of the track when actually lifting the ball above the overpass, they should not be obstructed by the opposing alliance. As I understand it, the bump to pass rule is to be used if your bot is blocking travel, but if you are to the extreme side of the lane then supposedly you should not be bothered...
Hurdling robots have protection unless there is no clear lane. Admittedly they can get incidental contact still.
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