Week 1 Practice field experiences ?

[thefro526]

At Hatboro Horsham District, the practice field was ~1/4 field in size, and had a pyramid and high and middle goals. Aside from the missing retro reflective material on the high goal, (which we quickly fixed) the field was perfect for tuning out shooter and chasing some other issues.

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by thefro526

At Hatboro Horsham District, the practice field was ~1/4 field in size, and had a pyramid and high and middle goals. Aside from the missing retro reflective material on the high goal, (which we quickly fixed) the field was perfect for tuning out shooter and chasing some other issues.

It also had a low goal and loading slots and was fully carpeted.

[Ivan Malik]

I'm intrigued as to how those who went to Kettering liked having the practice field right next to queuing? I know a few teams took great use of the proximity, having to track them down myself for queuing.

[Brian Ha]

Originally Posted by Ivan Malik

I'm intrigued as to how those who went to Kettering liked having the practice field right next to queuing? I know a few teams took great use of the proximity, having to track them down myself for queuing.

I loved it. It was great for when there were huge delays in the match scheduling or when you had come out a little too early, you could just swing by it and practice for awhile before you went onto the field. Also with everyone helping each other out like i stated early, it just went smooth and great.

[Siri]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

It also had a low goal and loading slots and was fully carpeted.

All the team drawing versions, except the pyramid which was real (50-50 red blue). Thanks to Daisy for putting up the retro-reflective, and to whoever put the slide on the middle feeder goal. We fixed it at angle permanently and intend to bring some polycarb ones to Chestnut Hill if we're allowed to attach it.

All in all, the HH field ran very well. The wait time for us was never insane, everyone cooperated well, and it was amazingly calm and organized for the number of frisbees ejected out of it--that Kettering net is smart. Up to 2-4 teams at a time, depending on what they were doing.

[wolfeman]

Originally Posted by thefro526

At Hatboro Horsham District... Aside from the missing retro reflective material on the high goal, (which we quickly fixed)

Not having the full vision target was a big problem for us (only
the top and bottom sections of tape were in place).
The "we" in that sentence above was team 341 who
donated enough retroreflective tape to make up for the missing
bits on sides. That saved our bacon. Thanks 341.

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

It also had a low goal and loading slots and was fully carpeted.

It was not fully carpeted. Under the pyramid was exposed masonite so
there was an additional taped carpet edge all the way round
which is not present on the real field.
This proved problematic for us cause our intake is low enough on the floor
to get caught on edges like that. Simple solution was a well-timed
"manual lift" operation to avoid the problem bump... Not pretty
but effective and the practice field allowed us to fine tune our
autonomous. The overall carpeted area was large enough that a team
could shoot through the pyramid while another team was working
off to the side, either shooting or using the feeding station or low goal.