High Goal Vs. Low Goal

[Zebra_Fact_Man]

Originally Posted by mac

I predict 8 high shots made by 2 robots in 25 seconds. The great teams. The teams I know and the teams I've seen. This to me is very doable. Both of these robots will be low bar speedster. God Bless Mentor Mac.

6.25 seconds / shot / robot? Yeah, suuuuuuuure. Good luck with that.
More realistically, very great cycle times will exist around 15-20 seconds.

Originally Posted by PowerfulKitty

So, if even if missed shots increase cycle time 50%, high goal still gets you more points. Missed shots would need to more than double your cycle time in order for low goal to be better. That judgement is hard to make at this point.

Nope. You have to factor in points from crossing a defense. If I can low goal in 14 seconds (7pts) and only high goal in 20 sec (10pts), there is no difference in my scoring rate. (both = .5 pts / sec). It's gunna take time to line up your shot and/or collect the ball if you miss.

Originally Posted by rich2202

If the Robot can shoot from the Outer works, it is protected from contact.

You better be 4'6" tall, or you're gunna have visions of 2013 cross-court shooter defense dancing in your head.