Alliance Selection: Etiquette and Strategy
Gracious Acceptance. Pick Lists. How to handle the most stressful 30 minutes of the competition.
Gracious Acceptance. Pick Lists. How to handle the most stressful 30 minutes of the competition.
The field is small. The robots are big. Strategies for running multi-team autonomous routines without crashing.
You have 9 slots. Don't waste them. Strategies to manage the Artifact Limit on the Ramp.
Winning matches isn't enough. You need Ranking Points. A deep dive into the DECODE season's RP math and how to maximize your score.
How to play aggressive defense without getting a Yellow Card. Pinning, blocking, and trapping rules explained.
Who holds the controller? The pros, cons, and psychology of split controls.
Purple-Green-Purple. How to optimize your scoring patterns to maximize the Motif Bonus in DECODE.
The 2 minutes that decide the match. What to discuss with your alliance partner before the timer starts.
Tableau dashboards or clipboards? The pros and cons of digital scouting systems.
Data wins events. How to scout for 'hidden gem' robots that complement your strategy.
Is the shortcut worth it? Analyzing the strategic value of the Secret Tunnel zone in DECODE.
Which is better for aiming? Adjusting the angle or adjusting the speed? A data-driven comparison.
The 2-minute grind. How to shave seconds off your cycle time and the crucial role of the Human Player.
Learn how to gather useful data about other teams, make better alliance selections, and improve your strategy through effective scouting.