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Originally Posted by Koko Ed
* And on that note: HAVE A PLAN!
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...and stick to the plan during the match. Nothing worse than counting on a team to do 'something' and they don't, because they 'changed their mind'.
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Originally Posted by Koko Ed
* Read and understand the rules.
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Re-quoted and bolded because it is so true. If your team reads the manual and follows all the rules, you'll be ahead of many teams, even veterans. Note that following the rules is not optional!! These are required, and if you get to competition and even
think (much less say) "I didn't know of that rule", well, you will probably get what you deserve.
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Originally Posted by EricH
Pre-inspect. If possible, find your friendly local veteran team and ask if one or more of them can go over your robot with the inspection checklist before you crate/bag the robot.
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Yes, yes, yes. Do this. Nothing worse than having a MAJOR rules violation that is first identified at a competition. Read and learn the rules, then follow them.
Ask for help when you need it! FIRST is not a competition where it is an advantage to go at it alone!