Rules Analysis
PUL 2021 Rules
15. The Marker
15
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15.B
B
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Marking Violations:

Count reached plus 1, or 9 if over 8

15.B.3
3
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Disc space:

Merely running means running for the exclusive purpose of reaching the other side. Running with an ulterior motive of interfering with the thrower in any way is not "merely running" and is a double team.

15.B.3.a
a
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It is a disc space violation if:

15.B.3.a.1
1
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any part of the marker is less than one disc diameter away from the torso of the thrower; or

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15.B.3.a.2

a line between any two points on the marker

15.B.3.a.2
Children
a
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15.B.3.a.2.a

touches the thrower; or

b
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15.B.3.a.2.b

is less than one disc diameter away from the torso or pivot of the thrower.

15.B.3.a.2
Associates
USAU 2020-21 Rules
15.B.3.a.2

a line between any two points on the marker

USAU 11th Edition Rules
14.B.3

Disc-space: If a line between any two points on the marker touches the thrower or is less than one disc diameter away from the torso or pivot of the thrower, it is a disc space violation. However, if this situation is caused solely by movement of the thrower, it is not a violation.