http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Com...0Game_RevK.pdf
Straight of the FIRST website:
<R19> ROBOTS must be designed so that in normal operation BALLS cannot extend more than 3 inches inside:
a) the FRAME PERIMETER below the level of the BUMPER ZONE (see figure 8-5).
b) a MECHANISM or feature designed to deflect balls in a controlled manner that is above the level of the BUMPER ZONE.
Now I haven't actually seen the robot in action but from I have read in forums, part b sounds like it is exactly what 469's robot does. If someone could post a video of these ridiculous matches where they scored 25, 26 points or shed some light on how it doesn't violate this rule that would be great.