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Re: Carrying <G44>
It appears the possible loophole here is:
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POSSESSION: Controlling the position and movement of a BALL. A BALL shall be considered in POSSESSION if, as the ROBOT moves or changes orientation (e.g. backs up or spins in place), the BALL remains in approximately the same position relative to the ROBOT.
CARRYING: POSSESSING a BALL that is not in contact with the FIELD
<R19> ROBOTS must be designed so that in normal operation BALLS cannot extend more than 3 inches inside the FRAME PERIMETER below the level of the BUMPER ZONE.
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According to the definition, possession only happens if you move. Carrying includes the definition of possession, so if you're not moving, you're not in possession, you're not carrying. So your funnel would seem to work if you don't move during the period it is being funneled and you kick it from above the bumper zone
However, since they are playing off of a soccer analogy, I'm pretty sure they are intending for you to never do anything with the ball other than have it deflect off the top. Otherwise you could build a shooter that doesn't move.
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