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Re: Team 39 building 469 stopper solution (Available in Las Vegas)

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Originally Posted by RRLedford View Post
Well, my reading the rules made me think that any ball shedding/directing related component in motion while ball was anywhere within perimeter could result in a penalty - EVEN IF IT WAS NOT CONTACTING BALL WHEN IT MOVED. This appears to have been a more draconian interpretation, than was actually the intent of the GDC, since 469 is not getting penalties (except as you noted).
-Dick Ledford
I am not sure if they ever do actuate their mechanism with a ball in their perimeter or not. Someone who has studied the video closer or seen the mechanism in person would have to attest to that.
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