Are extensions with bumpers after the start of the game legal

[gbrettmiller]

The more I think about <G61> and this thread, along with update 4, the more I'm thinking that <G61> won't apply to the situation where you get knocked into the opposing zone while playing defense.

The rule states that one Alliance can't cause the other to incur a penalty. But if you are playing defense, especially between the caution line and the zone boundary, and you get knocked into the opposing zone, it could be argued that you put yourself in the situation where you would cross into the zone.

I guess my point is, if you plan to play strong defense you may want to stay on the center-field side of the caution line, close to the towers, to avoid any chance of going across the zone line.