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Re: Drop-center drivetrains: Why?

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Originally Posted by iCurtis View Post
As a counterpoint to my own counterpoint, I can't think of many situations where if someone is trying to rotate you, you'd be much better off with the stickier wheels. In 2010 if someone was messing with you, you'd drive off before kicking the ball. In 2007, you were probably entangled in the Rack, so the squirrelyness (technical term) might help you swing around to another Spider. In 2006 if someone was pushing on you, it was probably enough to throw off your aim. Additionally, it cut way down on our distance (though our conveyor to our shooter and shooter wheels were all on one CIM, so this may have been less of an issue for others). In 2005, perhaps it could help you stick your ground for just an extra second, but this came turned out so offensively, I'd rather not be rocking back and forth with a 10 pound tetra 10 feet up in the air.
I don't know about your reasoning here. It seems in every instance you brought up that someone trying to rotate you is prohibiting you from completing your initial task. In your 2010 example instead of kicking the ball you drive away because someones "messing with you". In 2007 you are swinging from the initial spider your trying to cap to a different one because your being rotated. In 2006 being lined up and not moving was key for 90% of the shooters out there, obviously. In 2005 getting to where you needed to get to was absolutely key.

Not meaning to nitpick here, but the suggestions you make are all alternative maneuvers your team can make to offset being spun easily. In all those instances, I would much rather not be spun and complete the task my team wants to, than come up with a new game plan because someone is playing D on me.

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