Answered: Loading zone blocking question

[robotman5000]

Loading zone blocking question
<SG7> Two Robots on the same Alliance may not work in tandem to block access to portions of the
field. Examples include, but are not limited to, two Robots blocking access to:
• Scoring Zones
• Corners of the field (especially in an effort remove access to Cones or Mobile Goals)
• The Loader

<SG7> states that two robots can’t block a zone together.

Does this mean that one robot of an alliance can just build a braking system and just sit in opposing zone loading zone so they can’t reach it?

[VEX_GDC]

Provided no other rules are violated in the process, such as <S1>, <R3a>, or <SG10> then yes, this is legal. These rules are quoted below, with portions bolded for emphasis.

<S1> If at any time the Robot operation or Team actions are deemed unsafe or have damaged the Field Elements or Scoring Objects, the offending Team may be Disabled and/or Disqualified by the determination of the referees. The Robot will require re-inspection before it may again take the field.

<R3> The following types of mechanisms and components are NOT allowed:

a. Those that could potentially damage playing field components.

<SG10> Robots may not contact the opposing Alliance’s 10 Point Zone or 20 Point Zone.

a. Robots may not contact an opposing Robot that is contacting opposing Robot’s 10 Point Zone, 20 Point Zone, or Starting Bar.