2012 Match Initial Observations

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2012 Match Initial Observations

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20-02-2012, 04:50

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Re: 2012 Match Initial Observations

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Originally Posted by ThirteenOfTwo

Did anyone try to play a more agile defense? In the matches I saw, all of the defensive robots just tried to ram their opponents into submission.. ..

The classic form of FIRST defense. Depending on rules can be very effective (2007, 2009, 2010) or potentially very damaging to your chances of winning (2005, 2011 and this year). Mostly due to a "no-contact" zone on the field that is often forgotten or ignored by aggressive drivers.

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