“The red Alliance may choose to place last. The red Alliance has the right to place its Robots on the Field last in Qualification Matches and Elimination Matches. Once a Team has placed its Robot on the Field, in order to avoid schedule delays its position should not be adjusted prior to the Match. applies. If a Team chooses to reposition their Robot after it has already been placed, the opposing Alliance will also be given the opportunity to reposition their Robots promptly.” <>
We’re unsure about this rule. Our understanding is that the blue alliance has to place their robot on the field first, before the red alliance. Did we get it right, and if so, why is this a rule?