Carrying <G44>

[Pausert]

Oh, I want to know that too...

Originally Posted by AmoryG

If it's touching the playing field then you're not carrying the ball. It looks like in the picture part of the ball is touching the ground. It does not violate <G44>.

Except the picture and OP indicate that the team would be using their robot as a ramp for the ball, which seems to me as if it would constitute CARRYING. It definitely seems to be a use of the robot to influence (control) the balls flight.

See:

Originally Posted by Rules

CARRYING: POSSESSING a BALL that is not in contact with the FIELD.

POSSESSION: Controlling the position and movement of a BALL. A BALL shall be considered in POSSESSION if, as the ROBOT moves or changes orientation (e.g. backs up or spins in place), the BALL remains in approximately the same position relative to the ROBOT.