[D.Allred]

I think we may be going about this wrong. Bill has previously stated that FIRST is striving to get teams at least 10 qualification matches.

"FIRST is striving to ensure all FRC Regional Events have a minimum of 10 qualification rounds." (Bill's Blog September 29th.)

The first hint appears to be a field element with quick-connect couplings for easier, more efficient set up. The second hint is a gate - maybe a third gate or wider gate to make match reset more efficient.

The hint - play faster. We want more matches!

Just a thought.