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Originally Posted by Donut
This means any arm, hanging device, self-righting mechanism, monkey, etc. that is above the bumper zone cannot be used to block an opposing robot's shots. This would constitute changing BALL direction and would incur a penalty.
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Is an arm that is not moving an
active MECHANISM? I would tend to think it is not, but a succinctly worded Q&A question would remove all uncertainty.
Also, remember <G13> - opposing robots cannot cause you to take a penalty through their actions. If the rule is interpreted in the way you suggest, then shooting a ball at my arm would cause YOU to take the penalty. I am almost certain that this is not the GDC's intent (but I've been wrong before).
Either way, I think to declare that this is the correct interpretation of the rule is a bit premature.