G432 Humans, only meddle with ARTIFACTS in the LOADING ZONE. DRIVE TEAM members may only introduce ARTIFACTS to, remove ARTIFACTS from, or move ARTIFACTS within the LOADING ZONE and only the LOADING ZONE. Actions must occur:
A. only during TELEOP,
B. without using a tool,
C. without causing an ARTIFACT to enter into the LOADING ZONE from elsewhere on the FIELD, and
D. without causing an ARTIFACT to leave the LOADING ZONE and enter the rest of the FIELD unless the ARTIFACT is CONTROLLED by a ROBOT as follows:
i. ARTIFACT CONTROL begins when the ROBOT is in the LOADING ZONE, and
ii. ARTIFACT is still CONTROLLED by the ROBOT when the ROBOT leaves the LOADING ZONE.
Violation: MINOR FOUL per ARTIFACT. MAJOR FOUL per ARTIFACT that enters the open top of the GOAL.
DRIVE TEAM members may load SCORING ELEMENTS into a ROBOT that is partially or fully in the LOADING ZONE.
ARTIFACTS that are unintentionally deflected, e.g., a DRIVE TEAM member protecting themselves from a LAUNCHED ARTIFACT, are an exception to this rule.
DECODE is a fast-paced game and teams should practice coordination and communication between the DRIVE TEAM members to avoid unintentional contact between the ROBOT and any humans in violation of G431.A.