Yes, that seems to make more sense. But just to be explicit, you mean
the line between the center of the start cylinder and the center of
the first turnpoint, right?

-OA
On Jan 8, 9:08*am, Andy wrote:
On Jan 8, 8:45*am, wrote:

Even in the worst case presented, the new rule is still a significant
improvement.

Sorry, I don't agree.

If the intent of the rule change is to prevent starts from the back
half there are better ways to do it.

The rule should define the "front half" as the semicircle of the start
cylinder that has its diameter normal to the line between the start
point and the first turn point. *A valid start would only be given for
an exit from the front half.

The valid start area is then fixed for all contestants regardless of
where they turn in the first area. *This valid start area is easily
visualized by the contestant without needing any special computer
software.

Andy