<SG11>
Match Loads may be introduced during the Match under certain conditions. For the purpose of this rule, “introduce” refers to the moment when a Drive Team Member has released a Scoring Object into a Loader. During this action, a Drive Team Member’s hands may temporarily break the plane of the Field Perimeter. This momentary interaction is an exception to rule <GG4>. Excessive, unnecessary, or unsafe actions while introducing a Match Load may be considered a Violation of <S1> and/or <G1> at the Head Referee’s discretion. Drive Team Members may introduce Match Load Scoring Objects by placing a single Pin, a single Cup, or a nested Cup and Pin into either of their Alliance-colored Loaders. Scoring Objects can be introduced through the top of the Loader when the Loader is not lifted, or through the back of the Loader when the Loader is raised by a Drive Team Member.
• Scoring Objects may only be introduced into Loaders during the Driver Controlled Period of the Match.
• A Match Load Scoring Object may not be contacted by a Robot prior to being introduced into a Loader.
• Match Load Scoring Objects may only be removed through the bottom opening of the Loader, by a Robot whose Alliance color matches the Loader. This rule is applied differently for VEX U. See Rule <VUG4>. This rule has additional Violation notes. See Appendix C.
Figure SG11-1: Scoring Objects can be introduced through the top opening of the Loader.
Figure SG11-2: Scoring Objects may also be introduced through the back of the Loader while it is raised.