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Re: Redirecting with an inclined top

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Originally Posted by RC Dawson View Post
If a bot can position itself at a point where a returned ball will land and use an inclined top to redirect the ball into the bot's alliance's zone, would that be considered CARRYING? The incline on the top would not be moving at all and would not be an ACTIVE component. Thoughts?
We've been discussing this since Kickoff. There has been no conclusion reached here.

I've a strong hunch that this will wind up in the Q&A tomorrow when it opens.

Personally, I think it could go either way.
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