[pyrome]

I have been driving for three years, and this is my last year.

1: pay attention to the robot at all times. Don't let ANYTHING distract you in ANY of your senses. Even if a robot is right next to the wall in front of you waving its appendages around, you need to act like it's invisible and concentrate on the bot.

2: be aware of the position of all the robots on the field, especially in this game. sometimes the most ingenious maneuvers pop into your head during a match, but only if you know the relative positioning of everything on the field.

3: have a scouting team that knows what it is doing. often teams will exaggerate the capabilities of their robot, and thus a match that you were confident about can fall to pieces. your scouts are often the only dependable source you have about an upcoming match.

4: start talking with your teammates about 30 minutes before your match. strategy is VERY important. be politically aware, so you know exactly what they are going to do.

5: have tons of fun. I don't know about you, but I love the jittery feeling I get before a match, the screaming fans, and the 'glass pounding at the competition.