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During a match, each alliance scores points by placing balls in their goal, and by positioning their robots in designated areas at the end of each match. The “Ball” is a textured rubber playground ball that is approximately 13-inches in diameter. Balls will be inflated to size not pressure. There are two 6-foot high, fixed goal structures located mid-field. Each alliance has its own color coded goal. Under each goal is a 30-inch high clearance bar, which robots may pass under to access the opposite end of the field. Connecting the two goals in the center of the field is an 8-foot wide carpeted ramp, which the robots may also use to access the opposite end of the field. This section has a 5-foot high clearance bar that robots may hang from to acquire points. At the end of a match, robot position on the ramp may also generate additional points. The robots will compete within the bounds of the playing field, while the human players will be located at stations just outside the playing field. Only human players and robots may score points with the balls. Each match will last two minutes. At the start of each match, each alliance station will contain seven (7) yellow balls and one (1) black ball. Fifteen (15) yellow balls and two (2) black balls will be located at the far end of the playing field. All balls may be used to score points by either alliance.

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