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+.. include:: <isonum.txt>
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+Shooters
+========
+
+Many FTC games require launching scoring elements. For instance, Ultimate Goal required launching the rings to score points and Velocity Vortex required launching the softballs to score points.
+
+.. admonition:: Term
+
+   .. glossary::
+
+      Shooter
+         A mechanism that expels game elements at sufficient speed such that the elements are able to travel for significant distances after they stop touching the robot.
+
+.. warning..:: Many seasons have games which explicitly prohibit launching game elements.
+
+Considerations
+--------------
+
+There are several things to consider when constructing a shooter.
+
+[insert more stuff here later.]
+
+Common Shooter Types
+--------------------
+
+Flywheel Shooters
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+Flywheel shooters use flywheels to shoot things.
+
+Example Designs
+---------------
+
+Insert an example here.