[DMetalKong]

According to G45, the restriction on above-the-bumper active mechanisms, it would seem that a device to 'head' balls by hitting them back up would be against the rules. I believe that the 'bumper zone' it is referring to here is the area between and 10" and 16" off the ground, not the area exclusively above the bumpers, and thus G45 applies to above the whole robot.


Edit: Didn't read the original post too well. If the active mechanism is within/below the bumper zone, heading the ball might work. Back to the rules.