Good vs. Great Drive Teams

[Brandon Holley]

I'll say practice, but viewed through the lens of experience. Practice with the robot will help the drivers become skilled at driving. Working as a team with the coach (and to a lesser extent the human players) in actual game situations will create better drive teams.

The coach has a huge responsibility as well. The coach needs to be able to control the entire team's situation. This doesn't mean making discreet commands to the driver regarding the robot, but to have a firm grasp of the situation the entire team is in at any given point.

I also believe that a keen scouting ability gives a drive team a leg up. This allows the drivers to asses situations when a scout team may not be present. We all know the best game plans can tend to go awry. If they do, having some quick thinkers who understand their teammates and opponents capabilities could be the difference.

-Brando