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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2025-2026: Mix & Match
2944: Autonomous starting point
Is it possible to start autonomous mode with a pin over the red triangular goal with the robot in contact as shown.
![[Example Image]](https://events.vex.com/storage/markdown/uploads/nXGgWDpsbwO3GfmE9aDmPLfGgDSz75dJxLAzUEfh.png)
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A Preload can begin the Match over the red Triangle Goal as shown in your image, but cannot be in contact with the Field Perimeter or the structure of the Goal.