How are we going to optimize field reset?

[Doug Frisk]

Originally Posted by rtfgnow

The manual states 2 minutes for match set-up, 2 minutes and 30 seconds for the match and one minute for match reset.

Remember that any cart or tool used to reset the field will need to be moved off and stored somewhere during the match.

OK, FIRST is expecting a 6 minute cycle, but in order to actually do match reset in 60 to 90 seconds totally by hand will require a crew working their butts off. They have to average 2 gray totes moved from wherever they end up on the field to a starting location every second. Plus the yellow totes, recycling bins and noodles.

As for cart storage, yeah that would be a problem at some locations. Specifically I'm thinking Williams Arena in Minneapolis which is a tight fit before you add any field elements. In most venues you could park a trolley behind the stacks of totes behind the drivers stations.