Answered: Legality of Descoring Vex Toss Up Goals

[944_Gabriel]

I was curious if descoring the goals in Toss Up is considered legal, according to rule SG9.

<SG9> Robots may not intentionally grasp, grapple or attach to any Field Elements with the exception of
the Bar. Strategies with mechanisms that react against multiple sides of a field element in an effort to
latch onto said field element are prohibited. (See figures 8-10) The intent of this rule is to prevent teams
from both unintentionally damaging the field, and from anchoring themselves to the field. Special attention
will be paid to any teams interacting with the Hanging Structure. Violations of this rule will result in a
Disqualification.

[Karthik]

I was curious if descoring the goals in Toss Up is considered legal, according to rule SG9.

There are no rules against removing Scoring Objects from the Goals. However, <SG9> applies at all times. Teams will never be allowed to attach themselves to the Goals for any reason. Thus, if you want to “destash” BuckyBalls, you need to find a way to do so without attaching to the Goals.