Certainly this is a question for the GDC. My opinion here is completely worthless at competition.
An active plate that blocks shots would be illegal if it was above the bumper zone. A passive plate ("static") probably wouldn't. Key word is "Active".
Quote:
|
<G45> Active BALL control - ROBOTS may not control BALL direction with active MECHANISMS above the BUMPER ZONE. Violation: PENALTY.
|