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Re: How do you get your other ball

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Originally Posted by [B
Wvoo369[/b]]There is another strategy a team can you to knock off the trackball on the opposing side. In the Hybrid mode you only receive a penalty of two points when going above the 6' zone. This would allow you to use that trackball in the telioperated period rather then having to knock it down in the telioperated period and potentially losing 10 points or more.

If I have misread the rules please clarify for me. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
I see only one point value for penalties (unless you count disable and DQ as point values.) It isn't 2 points. There is no distinction made between Hybrid and Teleoperated.
I believe he's saying there's a NET loss of 2 points, (Gain 8 from knocking it down in Hybrid, loose 10 for being over 6'). However, since this would be an intentional and repeated infraction of the rules, it would be subject to DQ
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