What will separate the good from the great?

[Tom Line]

I look at it this way. In 2012 there were very few robots that would consistently score a basket every time they fired. That was acceptable, however, because you had 3 balls to shoot. This year, instead of having 3 balls, you get one chance. The target is much smaller proportionally than the 2012 hoop.

Statistically, I believe that for most teams it will be more efficient to shoot up close and make a higher percentage of their shots. But that can be defended and will be much slower than shooting from just inside the works.

I think the exceptions to that rule will be few elite robots that can consistently hit 90% of their shots from the protected area.

Perhaps you're having more luck shooting accurately than we are

Originally Posted by waialua359

Tom,
is the 'long range' you are referring to from the 'safe zone' after you traverse one of the barriers?
If so, then I would think it would be a lot more considering no legal defense.