Rule G04

[FRC771]

Rule <G04> states that a robot starts the match with a "keeper" touching the robot. However, the rule also states that should the team place the "keeper" illegally, the referee is to remove the keeper from the game. Since a team can start the match by intentionally placing the keeper in an illegal position, do teams have the option of choosing not to start with a keeper?

[GDC]

Teams have the option of not starting the game with their robot in possession of a Keeper. Note that under the provisions of Rule <G04>, any Keeper not in possession by a robot at the start of the game is removed from the game - it may not enter in to play at a later time.