[EricH]

Originally Posted by CodeMonkeyMatt

I realize that it's not a rule. However, I see no discrepency. Let's say they wait for the minibots to stop moving, and one of them hits the target. Correct me if I'm wrong, but <G68> says that scores will be tabulated after 10 seconds, not necessarily that all methods of scoring are available after 10 seconds, so I think that the minibot triggering the tower would not score.

I suppose that it could be misinterpreted, so we should ask the Q&A, but I would be surprised if they allowed minibots to score after the clock runs out.

Last year's rules don't apply this year... but last year, multiple balls scored after the buzzer, simply because they were in motion.

There are two ways to look at this, and both have valid points. That's why it's one for Q&A.

boomer, I'll answer as best I can.
1) Nope, unless it's pinning.
2) Depends on maneuvering. If it clearly has the opportunity to try to exit and does not, then penalties would probably be thrown. However, if it's getting pushed around by the offense robot who is trying to score over it, no penalty (again, it's being forced into the situation). If you're the defense robot in this position, you need to be attempting to get out if you can. If you're not, the refs would probably be justified in throwing a penalty.