Stopping a Triple Balance

[Tommy F.]

In reality, the alliance is playing defense on themselves. I can't even count how many times I've seen while watching the webcasts this week a robot tip over while trying to triple balance with their alliance. You really don't have too many options to stop a balance because of [G25].

Originally Posted by FIRST

[G25]
Robots may not contact or otherwise interfere with the opposing Alliance Bridge.
Violation: Technical-Foul. If the act of Balancing is interfered with, also a Red Card and the Bridge will be counted as Balanced with the maximum number of Robots possible for that Match.

I suppose one could sit in front of the bridge on the opposing side of the field where you're not in their alley, but then you could be pushed into the bridge, which may cause a foul.

You might also be able to get balls under the opposing alliance's bridge to try and stop them from being able to get on. This should at least slow them down somewhat.