Rules Analysis
AUDL 2022 Rules
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17 Glossary
17 Glossary
Children
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17.1

Brick - Midpoint of the width of the field and 20 yards in front of the goal lines.

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17.2

Callahan - A defender scoring by intercepting a disc in the end zone they are attacking.

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17.3

Completion - When a player gains possession of the disc within the field of play and prior to ground contact.

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17.4

D’s - Interceptions or blocks in which the defender actively touched the disc to cause a turnover.

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17.5

Defender - Any defensive player.

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17.6

Defense - The team not in possession of the disc.

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17.7

End zone - The 53 1⁄3 yard wide and 20 yard long scoring area at each end of the entire playing field.

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17.8

Entire Playing Field - The 53 1⁄3 yard wide and 120-yard long field that includes the end zones.

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17.9

Goal - When a receiver catches the disc in the end zone they are attacking.

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17.10

MAC - Mid Attitude Change (brushing or tapping the disc to change its direction without catching it).

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17.11

Marker - The marker is either of up to 2 defenders in a 3-yard radius of the thrower.

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17.12

Offense - The team in possession of the disc.

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17.13

Offside - Any pull positioning violation.

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17.14

Pivot - The part of the thrower’s body in constant contact with a single point on the ground.

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17.15

Play On - Official’s call to allow play to continue even after a foul.

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17.16

Possession - When a player has control of a non-rotating disc.

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17.17

Primary Playing Field - The 53 1⁄3 yard wide and 80-yard long field that does not include the end zones.

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17.18

Pull - The throw that puts the disc into play at the beginning of each point.

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17.19

Receiver - An offensive player that is attempting to catch the disc.

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17.20

Signal Readiness - A player on the receiving team raising one hand after all players have one foot on the goal line.

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17.21

Stall - When the stall count reaches 7 seconds. This results in a turnover.

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17.22

Stall Count - The 7 seconds that a thrower is allowed before throwing. The count is kept by an official and begins at the time of possession.

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17.23

Team Captain - A designated player on each team, and the only player allowed to discuss calls with officials.

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17.24

Thrower - An offensive player with the disc and a pivot.

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17.25

Timeout - A stoppage of play that can be called by a thrower, coach, or other player, depending on the status of the disc, or by an official at any time.

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17.26

Turnover - A change of possession through play or penalty.

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