<SG4>

Keep Scoring Objects in the Field. Scoring Objects that leave the Field during a Match may be reintroduced by a Loader in accordance with <SG6> with the following restrictions:
• A blue Pin that leaves the Field may only be reintroduced by the blue Loader at the blue Load Zone; a red Pin that leaves the Field may only be reintroduced by the red Loader at the red Load Zone.
• An orange Pin or Beam that leaves the Field must be given to the Loader in the Driver Station closest to where it left the Field, and can only be reintroduced by that Loader.
• “Leaving the Field” means that a Scoring Object is outside of the Field Perimeter, no longer in contact with the Floor or Field Elements, and not supported by Robots or Scoring Objects that are still inside the Field.
• If a Scoring Object is removed from a Robot during a <GG10> interaction, it is considered “out of the Field” as soon as it is no longer in contact with any Robots.
• If a Scoring Object 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, <SG4> would still apply. This Scoring Object should be considered “out of the Field,” removed by a Head Referee, and given to a Loader.
• If a set of Connected Scoring Objects leaves the Field, they must be separated and reintroduced one at a time by the appropriate Loader(s).

Violation Note: Violations that are deemed by the Head Referee to be intentional or strategic should immediately escalate to a Major Violation.

Significant Q&As:
• Q&A 2707 - Drive Team Members should not leave their Driver Station to retrieve Scoring Objects

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