Which type of shots are allowed during the AUTO phase?

During the AUTO phase, teams aim to score as many points as possible autonomously, which involves programming their robots to execute specific maneuvers without human intervention. The rules state that only certain types of shots are permitted during this phase to ensure fairness and maintain a level of challenge in the game. Allowing close shots only restricts the gameplay to a manageable range where robots can effectively aim and score based on their design and programming. This approach balances the competition since all teams are required to navigate the same constraints during the AUTO phase, emphasizing strategy and efficiency in programming and robot design.

Other options suggest either no shooting or unrestricted shooting, which could lead to disparities in team performance based on robot capabilities rather than skillful programming within the set limits of the phase.