Do you "have" to use a shooter?

[EricLeifermann]

That is from the front of the fender, look at the middle row of baskets from the side of the fender... its much closer...

[Mr. Pockets]

@ Eric and Eric: Ha wow, that was really silly of me. Good catch.

So i suppose I should reiterate that: It's not possible to dunk from the "front" of the fender (side parallel to the drivers station).

[mGt31097]

There are no rules saying that you have to use a shooter. But it is really helpful, and your alliance members would get ticked off at you for not being able to score a lot.

[aRobotDragon]

no but if you use a dumper you cant make the 3 point basket and there is still a 4 or so inch gap between you dumping part and the basket also you can be blocked because there are only 2 or three places you can dump from

[RahatAhmed]

So you wouldn't be able to just drive right up to the basket and drop your balls down a chute into the second basket?

[Queengeek]

I don't think you have to use a shooter. If you can use something to force/push the balls out with some speed wouldn't it make up for those 4 or so inches your lobber couldn't reach.

[EricH]

Can you attempt a dunk? Yes. In fact, for the 2-pointers, it will definitely work without added propulsion, if you do it right (and possibly are willing to take penalties). For the 1-point basket, some propulsion will be needed in the horizontal direction; for the 3-pointer, vertical and horizontal propulsion will need to be supplied.

Is it possible to supply that propulsion? Yes. See 2008's hurdling designs for ideas. Is it going to be easy? Not necessarily.