Corraling the ball

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Originally Posted by TXT

According to Section Seven,

"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."

Therefore, any method of centering the ball must not lock it into position for any portion of time. (Or a penalty will be "awarded" to the offending team- <G43>) In real soccer, players use the sides of their feet when kicking for greater control and precision.

Solution- use a wide kicker, don't corral the ball into a position that it can't get out of during movement.

<G43> does not prohibit POSSESSION, it limits POSSESSION to one ball at a time.