FTC 2026–27 BIOBUZZ
Game rules & scoring
Is it legal to block an opponent's shot into the hive?
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Answer
No, it is not legal to block an opponent's shot into the hive.
According to rule G417, robots may not meddle with the HIVE structure, and this includes blocking an opponent's shot.
Violating this rule can result in a verbal warning, major foul, and yellow card per match if deemed strategic.
Sources
- Breaking Down BIOBUZZ Strategies | FTC Live | FIRST Tech Challenge — 15:11 to 17:43 — FUN Robotics Network — FUN Robotic
- G417 ROBOTS may not meddle with the HIVE Structure.
- 10.5.1 HIVE Scoring Criteria
- 2026-2027 BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Kickoff Broadcast — 17:54 to 20:27 — FIRST Tech Challenge — FIRST Tech Challenge
- BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Field Walkthrough — 2:32 to 5:04 — FIRST Tech Challenge — FIRST Tech Challenge
According to rule G417, robots may not meddle with the HIVE structure, and this includes blocking an opponent's shot.
Violating this rule can result in a verbal warning, major foul, and yellow card per match if deemed strategic.
Sources
- Breaking Down BIOBUZZ Strategies | FTC Live | FIRST Tech Challenge — 15:11 to 17:43 — FUN Robotics Network — FUN Robotic
- G417 ROBOTS may not meddle with the HIVE Structure.
- 10.5.1 HIVE Scoring Criteria
- 2026-2027 BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Kickoff Broadcast — 17:54 to 20:27 — FIRST Tech Challenge — FIRST Tech Challenge
- BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Field Walkthrough — 2:32 to 5:04 — FIRST Tech Challenge — FIRST Tech Challenge
Refreshing this answer from the current index…