Suction as a method for possessing balls

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12-01-2010, 18:37

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Re: Suction as a method for possessing balls

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Originally Posted by Taylor

So a robot that is controlling a ball via suction goes over a bump. At some point, that ball is going to lose contact with the ground. Would this be a carry?
edit: I realize this should be an official Q&A but I'd like to see what you fine folks think.

How would this not be a penalty? The rules explicitly state you cant be in control of a ball thats not in contact with the ground.

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