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Originally Posted by TKM.368
Is it not possible to consult with a captain from each team on what score is going to be posted before actually posting the score? Then they can make their arguments there, correct the score, then post it. I assume this might slow things down in the beginning matches, but sooner or later I would think the matches would run smoother because the students will have (unfortunately) taught the refs what they are supposed to be looking out for.
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It shouldn't be the driver's or robocoach's job to try and count the score. Neither should it be the coach's job. Each of those people have a very, very important job to do, and it has nothing to do with counting the score. The drivrs have to be focusing on their robot. The robocoach, hybrid mode, and other times in which his functionality might be used. And the coach, helping the drivers make their decisions.
As Paul Copioli suggested, dedicated scorekeepers would be a step in the right direction. While he suggested four, I think that even moving to two would be a huge improvement. One on each side of the field, counting each lap, herd, and hurdle, as well as hybrid points. It cannot be too complicated, and will allow referees to focus on impeding counts and calling penalties.