Real-time balancing strategy

[Greg Shaw]

It is important to do 2 things when preparing a balance strategy. First, plan ahead and stick with the plan. We had a couple situations during the qualifying rounds at Waterford were alliance partners changed there mind on balancing in the middle of the match, leading to a loss. Second, decide who will adjust to create balance. One strategy is to have the robot on the side highest in the air adjust. What you don't want is 2 (or 3 in the case of a triple balance) adjusting at the same time. As the season continues balancing will improve. Our elimination alliance at Waterford has the distinction of being the only alliance to pull off a triple balance and still lose the match. I predict that "double triples" will be common by the Championship.