Rules Analysis
PUL 2021 Rules
17. Violations and Fouls
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Fouls (3.C): It is the responsibility of all players to avoid contact in every way possible.

\- A receiver and their opponent contact each other and both call fouls against the other. 17.H.2 applies, and the disc is returned to the thrower and put into play with a check, with the count reached plus one or at six if over five. - Two different receiver-opponent pairs call fouls -- one against the offense and one against the defense -- while the disc is in the air, but before anyone starts trying to catch it. 17.H.3 applies in this case, even if the fouls occur several seconds apart. The disc is returned to the thrower and put into play with a check, with the count reached plus one or at six if over five. - The marker calls an offensive foul on the thrower during the throw, then later a receiver calls a defensive foul on a defender during the reception on an incomplete pass. The fouls are resolved in reverse sequence. First, the receiving foul is resolved (here, assumed uncontested), granting possession to the offensive receiver, then the throwing foul is resolved (here, assumed uncontested), returning the disc to the thrower with the count reached plus one (max nine). The earlier infraction (offensive foul on the thrower) takes precedence over the later infraction (defensive foul on the receiver), resulting in the disc returning to the original thrower.

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Some fouls carry some extra provisions, as listed below.

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Throwing Fouls:

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17.I.4.a.5

Although it should be avoided whenever possible, incidental contact occurring during the follow-through (after the disc is released) is not a foul.

Non-incidental contact. The effect of the contact on the marker is important here, as many, but not all, instances of contact will affect continued play with respect to the marker.

17.I.4.a.5
Children
17.I.4.a.5
Associates
USAU 2020-21 Rules
17.I.4.a.5

Although it should be avoided whenever possible, incidental contact occurring during the follow-through (after the disc is released) is not a foul.

Remember, even if the contact were non-incidental, because it occurred after the throw was released, it cannot be deemed to have affected the specific play, and a turnover will stand.

USAU 11th Edition Rules
16.H.3.a.5

Although it should be avoided whenever possible, incidental contact occurring during the follow-through (after the disc is released) is not a foul .

Remember, even if the contact were non-incidental, because it occurred after the throw was released, it cannot be deemed to have affected the specific play, and a turnover will stand.