**A reminder about B4 in the packet (listed below) – the device may extend outside a cubic meter during the launching action, but NOT before OR after the shot! Even if a device is an inch or two beyond the cubic meter size restriction rule (Before OR after a shot), judges will not grant points for the device, as just a couple extra inches may give one team an unfair advantage over others. Remember that a ‘cubic meter’ includes width, length, and height of the device (including any firing arm)!
4. The entire device must fit within the confines of a cubic meter. One edge of the “cube” must be on the starting line when the device is in the ready position. No part of the device may extend outside of the dimensions of the cubic meter before or after a shot. Note: If a part of the device extends beyond the one meter launching area during the launching action (in any direction), it must automatically return to and remain within the one cubic meter immediately following the launch without assistance from anyone.
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If the ball happens to have its first hit be the top (rim) of the trash can, and then the ball goes IN the can, that launch will count as full points (75). If the ball, however, hits the top rim and does NOT then go into the trash can, the team will get ‘hitting the trash can’ points (50), not going ‘IN’ the trash can.
____ Your ball hits the side or top of the wastepaper basket.
50 points are awarded, and your team now waits for the Spontaneous Problem to earn more points.
____Your ball landed in the wastepaper basket!
75 points are awarded and you will now try for Target #2.
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Yes. If judges observed a team’s ball going into the trash can, but it then bounces out, they’ll still get credit for getting it ‘into’ the target.
Also remember that points will be given for where the ball ‘strikes first’ – so you may not bounce or roll for points.
See C2 and C4 in packet:
2. Please be aware that teams may have to accommodate lights or ceiling heights as low as 5 meters. Striking the ceiling or hanging lights will result in no points. Points will be assessed based on the place the ball strikes first – you may not bounce or have the ball ricochet for points.
- IF your team is successful at placing your sphere into the first target (the first wastepaper basket) then, and only then, will you be asked to shoot for the second target.
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