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Originally Posted by Bpk9p4
do your team have drills that they run or just have them play the game the robot was built for
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Both. Drills are great for getting some of the mechanics of how a robot preforms, and honestly are probably the best thing you can do. Game specific stuff is less important. I have a very high standard for drivers.
A lot of driver skill comes down to turn precision. Doing quick 180's, box turns, smooth slalom, smooth obstacle courses, both directions, precision stopping are all pretty basic maneuvers that are translatable.
Defense practice is also fabulous. Not just playing against defense but playing defense. All three types. (Positional, Tbone, Pushing)
Make up games, time your runs, drive to get better, simulate a match, simulate a situation that may commonly occur and give a time limit to complete the task.
But seriously turns. It sounds stupid but that's everything.
If you have any specific questions about anything feel free to PM me.
Above all, have fun and, if you need help, ask for it... Your inspectors will be glad to help or try to arrange for another team to help you. This should not be a traumatic experience! - Mike Betts [more] 
06-05-2016, 13:45
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