What is the infield fly rule of FIRST?

[Joe Johnson]

The 10 point balls are confusing to my mom and my execs that attend.

It was not until after a competition was nearly over that many people realize that the balls are only worth 10 point if you GRAB THEM, GIVE THEM TO A HUMAN, AND THEN THEY SHOOT THEM IN A GOAL.

The first words out of a their mouth, almost without fail, after learning of the true rule, is, "That's silly"

I tend to agree. While it did give teams some incentive to get the ball, it was such a small POTENTIAL bonus, it was never going to be very likely. As such, it was a net negative to the game because it confuses the casual observer.

I think either the balls should have been worth points to knock off OR they should not have been balls at all.

But, this is all small potatoes, this year's game is worth watching. I think the playoffs between the divisions will be insanely exciting this year. I am hopeful that this is the year we catch the eye of TV. This year's elimination rounds and playoffs may well be the spark that lights the fire.

Time will tell.

Joe J.