Robots Going Into Opponents' Alley

[Grim Tuesday]

It is actually impossible to play defense on a robot coming off of the bridge:

Robots may not touch an opponent Robot in contact with its Key, Alley, or Bridge.
Violation: Foul; Technical-Foul for purposeful, consequential contact.





This rule applied at all times, no matter who initiates the contact, see [G44].

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday

It is actually impossible to play defense on a robot coming off of the bridge:

Defense =/= Shoving.
Defense =/= Contact.

[Siri]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Defense =/= Shoving.
Defense =/= Contact.

I don't disagree with either of these. But I have to say, if I'm the robot on the bridge and you're a robot in my way within 1 robot-width of me, defense definitely does equal contact. I'm interested in where you're planning to play defense in order to avoid this?