Ball Collection By Defensive Alliance

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Originally Posted by Ashley Christine

A backbot can actually be a huge deal if you think about it, there are a lot of possiblities with what can be done with this bot. At least for a short amount of time. Gotta strategize.

Originally Posted by SoccerNerd36

Just a thought: Wouldn't it be smart to put your best shooter as the back bot because if he can collect balls while his team is on defense, right before they become offense he can line place himself at a perfect spot in front of the goal, and unload as soon as the green light turns on. The other bots will be on offense and there will be a period of time when hes wide open in front of the goal resulting in high accuracy and high points.

Of course, one must remember that the backbot isn't guaranteed the run of half the field. Any other robot in the game can come there too, the only difference is the backbot has to stay there. So if it turns out that unobstructed, a backbot is way too effective, it is entirely possible that the alliance on offense will send one robot back to intercept and harass the backbot as it collects balls and gets lined up to score.