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2432: An avenue of escape for <G16>


Matthew Maylin
12-Jan-2025

In the image below, we have a blue robot which is possessing a goal in the corner, a red robot, and a mobile goal which is loose on the field. Blue wishes to leave the corner, but blue does not want to release the mobile goal in their possession.

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If blue were to drive to the right, they would violate <SG6> by plowing a mobile goal whilst in possession of one.

However, blue is able to release the goal which is in their possession before driving to the right, which would not violate <SG6>

With regards to <G16>, is this considered an 'avenue of escape' for blue, and so we would not begin a trapping count on Red? Or is would Red be violating <G15> by forcing Blue into a <SG6> violation (as blue does not want to release the goal), and we would begin a trapping count?

Does the answer to this change if Blue is unable to release the goal (for example it is stuck inside the robot)?

Answered by committee
23-Jan-2025

With regards to <G16>, is this considered an 'avenue of escape' for blue?

There are a lot of unknowns in this scenario, such as what colors of Rings are on the Mobile Goal and whether the Corner is Positive or Negative. Our answer will assume that the blue Robot is attempting to remove a Mobile Goal filled with blue Rings from a Negative Corner. Our answer only applies in that specific scenario, and Head Referees must use their judgment and the context of the Match to determine whether this logic applies in any other scenario.

Because the red Robot is playing purely defensively in this scenario (<G14>), and their actions could reasonably be interpreted as trying to force an opponent into a penalty (<G15>), this would not be considered an avenue of escape for blue. The Head Referee should begin a Holding count on the red Robot, and award a penalty if the Holding extends beyond a 5-count (<G16>).

Does the answer to this change if Blue is unable to release the goal (for example it is stuck inside the robot)?

No.