<G16-G18> question

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by 1075guy

Does the definition of FIELD include the drivers stations?

According to 6.2.1

6.2.1 The FIELD
The playing FIELD for Breakaway is a 27-foot by 54-foot carpeted area, bounded by two ALLIANCE WALLS and a Guardrail System. The FIELD is covered with carpet (S&S Mills Sequoia-20 ”scotch pine green,” “polar express blue,” and “capitol red”). The FIELD includes two BUMPS that divide the FIELD into three regions (the RED ZONE, the MIDFIELD, and the BLUE ZONE). A 2-inch wide white CENTER LINE runs down the center of the FIELD

The answer to your question is NO. Which begs the further question if a scored ball has left the field ... and thus must be returned to midfield.

[EricH]

Q&A was asked about this earlier. As best I remember the answer, if the balls left the player station, they would be returned to the player station.

But, there could be a pretty big delay chasing them down and grabbing them. Penalties could easily be assessed during that delay.

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by EricH

Q&A was asked about this earlier. As best I remember the answer, if the balls left the player station, they would be returned to the player station.

But, there could be a pretty big delay chasing them down and grabbing them. Penalties could easily be assessed during that delay.

Here it is:

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=13968

FRC57
Default Ball Return Fumble, part deux
How will balls fumbled out of the ALLIANCE STATION be returned to play/the alliance?

Since team members are required to remain in the ALLIANCE STATION, but are also required to follow the dictates of the DOGMA, can we assume there will be field attendants to helpfully return any fumbles?

We realize that the we won't get a Fumble Return Alacrity Guarantee (FRAG) from the GDC, but may we assume they'll be informed to return the ball to a team and not the FIELD?


GDC
Default Re: Ball Return Fumble, part deux
If the BALL exits from the ALLIANCE STATION, field personnel will make reasonable efforts to return the BALL to the ALLIANCE. Note however, that there is no guaranteed time period in which the BALL may be returned, and that the ball return timer will be running while the BALL is being returned. So, again, it is in the best interests of the ALLIANCE to make sure that they do not lose control of the BALL!

[Racer26]

Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur

According to 6.2.1
The answer to your question is NO. Which begs the further question if a scored ball has left the field ... and thus must be returned to midfield.

I smell a team update coming which says that scored BALLS prior to their re-entry to the FIELD are a special case, and have not exited the FIELD for the purposes of <G18>