<SG3>

Keep Blocks in the Field. Blocks that leave the Field during a Match may be returned to the Supply Zone by a Driver or Referee.
  • “Leaving the Field” means that a Block is outside of the Field Perimeter and no longer in contact with the Field, Field Elements, other Blocks, or Robots. If Blocks are removed from a Robot during a <G10> interaction, these Blocks are considered “out of the Field” as soon as they are no longer in contact with any Robots.
  • Blocks may not be placed in contact with any Robots
  • Moving or disturbing other Blocks during this action may be considered a Violation of rule <G9>. If a Block is unable to be returned without disturbing other Blocks, it should remain outside of the Field until it can be legally placed.
  • Any Blocks which remain outside of the Field at the end of a Match will be considered “in” the Supply Zone (i.e., the Supply Zone will not be eligible to be Cleared).
    • Note: If a Block is unable to be returned to the Supply Zone without disturbing or moving other Blocks, it may remain outside of the Field.
    If a Block is on its way out of the Field (as determined by the Head Referee), but is deflected back into the field by a Driver, field monitor, ceiling/wall, or other external factor, <SG3> would still apply. This Block should be considered “out of the Field” and removed or returned to the Supply Zone by a Head Referee. If the redirection occurred due to contact with a Driver, it will be at the Head Referee’s discretion whether <G9> or <SG3> should apply.