Crossing vertical plane of scoring area.

[nathanpitts2002]

I was wondering if it is legal to touch the lower fence poll on purpose for extended periods of time and break the vertical plane of the of the scoring zone. Or is the rule more like vex “Nothing But Net” in which you cannot break the vertical plane of the goal fence.

[Karthik]

I was wondering if it is legal to touch the lower fence poll on purpose for extended periods of time and break the vertical plane of the of the scoring zone. Or is the rule more like vex “Nothing But Net” in which you cannot break the vertical plane of the goal fence.

Let’s take a look at rule <G11> in the VEX IQ Challenge Bank Shot Game Manual.

<G11> Robots may not make contact with either the Scoring Zone or the Goal.

There are no rules prohibiting robots from touching the fence. There are also no rules prohibiting robots from breaking the plane of the Scoring Zone. We expect both to occur often.