In the manual it’s say matchloads can be entered by placing them into the matchload tubes but would it be legal to use a large pvc pipe or something which is held above the matchload tube and contains a bunch of blocks which are dropped down into the matchload tube?
I suggest you ask this on official Q&A (ask your coach for login) but as far as I can tell, no.the manual says placing them into the loaders, not onto the loaders.
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Rule SG9 pretty much explicitly states that it must be a “drive team member” that places a block into a loader, so I’m pretty sure using a device to introduce balls for you is illegal.
This is only my interpretation though; ask a q&a if you’re still unsure. I don’t think anyone’s brought up this question yet.
GG1.c is explicit about not bring in anything to simplify game play:
Bringing/using additional materials to simplify the game challenge during a Match.
Moreover, in addition to SG9 about introducing Match Loads, there is a Q&A which limits number of blocks in the loader:
https://www.robotevents.com/V5RC/2025-2026/QA/2693
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