Rules Analysis
PUL 2021 Rules
17. Violations and Fouls
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17.C
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Any time an infraction is called, the Continuation Rule applies. Continuation Rule: Play stops when the thrower in possession acknowledges that an infraction has been called.

This belief may be based on the player's perspective on the particular sequence of events or based on a disagreement over the application of the rules, provided the player has read and understands the rules. For example, "No, I didn't slap your hand" or "Tipping the disc to someone else is not a travel."

17.C.6
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Positioning after a call:

Contact that occurs after the outcome of the play is determined cannot affect the play. For example, if a defender catches a disc before lightly bumping into the receiver, that contact did not affect the play and the turnover will stand.

17.C.6.b
b
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If a pass is thrown or attempted before the thrower acknowledges the call or the call is made after the throwing attempt, and

17.C.6.b.1
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if possession reverts to the thrower, all players return to the locations they occupied at the earlier of:

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17.C.6.b.1.a

the time of the throw,

Therefore, if a long pass is thrown and there is a contested receiving foul, the players will return to where they were at the time of the throw (rather than remaining downfield after chasing down the disc).

Related
Versions
Cross-Rulebook
17.C.6.b.1.a
Children
17.C.6.b.1.a
Associates
17.C.6.b.1.b

the time of the call.

USAU 2020-21 Rules
17.C.6.b.1.a

the time of the throw,

USAU 11th Edition Rules
16.C.4.b.1.a

the time of the throw,

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