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Re: How to get the ball over the overpass!?
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Originally Posted by seanwitte View Post
It just has to go over the bar, right? If it hits the floor it will bounce like crazy and be difficult to control. If you pop it over the overpass and catch it then you won't even have to slow down.
I think Gary was referring to the fact that if you throw the Trackball over the Overpass, and then you catch it before it hits the ground or another robot, it doesn't count. So no points for all that effort.

Sean, if you have the time you can always come back to 116 - we can always use your help!

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