[EricH]

Originally Posted by akash155

concerning the blocking of the shooter, I understand this might be skewing the rule book but i was wondering if you guys might possibly consider blocking a ball in the air from the shooter as a violation of the protection while hurdling rule <G42> and even if it isn't the force that it takes to project that ball over the overpass is so great that a team would not sacrifice its arm unless it was specifically made for blocking.

IF and ONLY IF the ball were clearly away from the robot (not contacting it in any way, shape, or form) would I consider it fair game for blocking. Once the ball has left the robot, the protection of <G42> no longer applies. You do need to be careful as to where you block it, as once it has crossed, it counts for 8 points for them once it hits your robot.

Standard disclaimer: I am not one of the game designers; therefore, I am not necessarily the most accurate source of game info. Q&A is.