Very basic question about tractor beam

By FixB, in X-Wing Rules Questions

Hi!

Just wondering: if I hit a small ship with tractor beam. Do I absolutely have to boost or BR him?

(for example, I'd want to BR him right, but it can't fit due to a ship being there; do I have to boost or BR the other way, even if I'd rather not to?)

And if yes, what happens if every boost / BR possibility is blocked?

Thanks :)

Reference card says the opposing player may do one of those things, so it's optional. And if it's impossible to do either of the things, you just don't do either of the things.

Thanks, cheers!

Worth bearing in mind though that some of the reference cards have the wrong wording. If your reference card doesn't include the word 'may' it's wrong.