Co-operation Hurdling

[FRC1114]

In reference to the following Q&A

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=7975

Consider the situation where Teams Alpha and Beta are on the red alliance. Alpha is in possession of a red trackball, which they place on the overpass. After placing the ball, they continue driving around the track. Beta then approaches the same ball in a counterclockwise direction. Suppose Beta picks this ball up from the non-homestretch side of the line, while still remaining in their home stretch. Would this be considered a legal hurdle? Would the ball still need to contact the ground? (i.e. Is Alpha the hurdler or Beta?)

Cheers,

[GDC]

Yes, the example provided above constitutes a legal hurdle, assuming that Beta never crossed the plane before touching the Trackball.

If, once the Trackball completes the hurdle, it is in contact with Beta, it has touched another Robot and does not have to touch the ground.

Alpha would be considered the Robot attempting the Hurdle.