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Re: "Heading" balls?

The difference is that you're controlling the movement, especially in direction.

Tell you what: Don't commit to a design that has channels on the top just yet. Wait until about Wednesday, when Q&A usually opens up. Then ask them if having a channel on top to direct a ball coming down would count as carrying. If they say yes, then it's time for plan B. If they say no, plan A (having a channel) works just fine.
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