Hey MASA,
thank your for your message.
The preparing part refers to getting the program ready and making sure that the transition with the previous team goes smoothly. So yes, teams should get ready, while the previous team is competing.
Most likely, there will always be some kind of delay and teams always get additional time to prepare, after the previous team’s game is over.
Like mentioned in this thread this rule is marked with an ‘*’ and is not 100% set in stone and is also subject to change in the near future.
Best,
Alexander
2023 Committee