<SG3>

Keep Balls in the Field. It is expected that some Balls may leave the Field without being scored. When this happens, the Ball must be retrieved by a Drive Team Member or referee, given to a Loader, and re-Loaded.

“Leaving the Field” means that a Ball is outside of the Field Perimeter and no longer in contact with the Field, Field Elements, other Balls, or Robots. A Ball that is scored through a Target is not considered to have left the Field.

If a Ball is removed from a Robot during a <G10> interaction, it is considered “out of the Field” as soon as it is no longer in contact with any Robots.

If a Ball is on its way out of the Field (as determined by the Head Referee), but is deflected back into the field by a Drive Team Member, field monitor, ceiling/wall, or other external factor, <SG3> would still apply. This Ball should be considered “out of the Field,” removed by a Head Referee, and given to a Loader. If the redirection occurred due to contact with a Drive Team Member, it will be at the Head Referee’s discretion whether <G9> or <SG3> should apply.