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Re: Can we score with ball in possesion...

In order for the ball to score 2 points when it crosses your own finish line, your robot CANNOT be touching the ball. If the ball is in possession of the robot when crossing your finish line only the robot will receive 2 points as opposed to the ball receiving 2 points for crossing the line without touching the robot and then another 2 points for the robot crossing the line after the ball.
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Re: Can we score with ball in possesion...

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In order for the ball to score 2 points when it crosses your own finish line, your robot CANNOT be touching the ball. If the ball is in possession of the robot when crossing your finish line only the robot will receive 2 points as opposed to the ball receiving 2 points for crossing the line without touching the robot and then another 2 points for the robot crossing the line after the ball.

If you are in possession of the trackball while crossing the finish line you will only score 2 points for your robot crossing the line. You will get no points for the track ball since the track ball will be touching your robot.
Oh thanks this the answer I was looking for. Thanks again you guys
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Re: Can we score with ball in possesion...

As a field coach of ten years, I'd like to politely, but strongly recommend that you read the game and tournament rules sections of the manuals very, very thoroughly before heading to competition.

I think this is sage advice for anyone. There are fewer things that are more frustrating at a FIRST competition than losing a match because your alliance partners do not understand the rules of the game.
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Re: Can we score with ball in possesion...

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As a field coach of ten years, I'd like to politely, but strongly recommend that you read the game and tournament rules sections of the manuals very, very thoroughly before heading to competition.

I think this is sage advice for anyone. There are fewer things that are more frustrating at a FIRST competition than losing a match because your alliance partners do not understand the rules of the game.
I have read the manuel about ten times but i could'nt find the answer thats why i posted a question on here, thank you anyways for your advice =)
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Re: Can we score with ball in possesion...

This seems to be the important rule here:

"<G10>Each TRACKBALL that has CROSSED its own FINISH LINE while not in contact with a ROBOT of the same ALLIANCE will earn 2 points."

It's a round-about way of saying that you cannot score with the ball in possession.

There is probably another rule that I didn't see while skimming that also helps answer your question.
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