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Can you explain the 2022-2023 Vex IQ game "Slapshot"?

{"text":"The VEX IQ Competition Slapshot is played on a 6\u2019 x 8\u2019 rectangular field with a Fence parallel to the shorter edge, 5 Dispensers loaded with 45 Discs on one side,  and 4 Goal Zones on the other. Robots will begin the match on the Dispensers side, contacting the field perimeter wall furthest from the Fence. They will be interacting with the Dispensers to remove the Discs inside, and each removed Disc worths 1 point. More points can be scored by launching the Discs under the Fence into the Goal Zones on the other side, but robots are not allowed to crossing the fence while scoring Discs. At the end of the match, robors can reach over the Fence for the contact zones to get an additional 1 point per Disc that is scored in the corresponding Goal Zone. \nFirst, 2 teams will collaborate in 60 second long teamwork matches to score as much point as possible, and the two teams will recieve the same score. Each team consists of two drivers and one robot, and each driver will be operating for half of the match. Next, each team will compete in the Robot Skills Challenge. These matches consist of Driving Skills Matches, which will be 60 seconds long and entirely driver controlled, and Programming Skills Matches with no drivers and 60 seconds of autonomous operation to score points.","dsl":{}}

How does VEX work?

{"text":"VEX is a robotics platform designed for educational purposes that allows students to build and program robots to compete in various challenges and competitions. The VEX system consists of hardware, software, and a variety of accessories and parts that allow users to design and build a wide range of robots.\n\nVEX offers different levels of difficulty, from beginner to advanced, to accommodate a wide range of skill levels and age groups. The VEX IQ platform is geared towards elementary and middle school students, while the VEX EDR platform is designed for high school and college students.\n\nThe VEX programming software, called VEXcode, is designed to be user-friendly and offers both block-based and text-based programming options. VEX robots are controlled by a microcontroller, which communicates with various sensors and motors to execute the programmed tasks.\n\nVEX also offers various competitions and challenges, where teams of students compete against each other using their custom-built robots. These competitions can be local or regional, and some teams even compete at national and international levels.","dsl":{}}

What skills can students learn by participating in VEX competitions and challenges?

{"text":"By participating in VEX competitions and challenges, students can develop various skills such as:\n\n1. Creativity: Students can design and build their own robots using different parts and sensors.\n2. Coding: Students can program their robots using VEXcode, a block-based or text-based coding environment that supports multiple languages.\n3. Problem-solving: Students can apply their knowledge and skills to solve different tasks and scenarios in virtual or physical environments.\n4. Teamwork: Students can collaborate with their peers and mentors to plan, test and improve their robots.\n5. Leadership: Students can take on different roles and responsibilities within their teams and communicate effectively with others.","dsl":{}}