Rules Analysis
USAU 2020-21 Rules
14. The Thrower
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14.A
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If the disc is on the ground, whether in- or out-of-bounds, any member of the team becoming offense may take possession of it.

14.A.4
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If the disc is out-of-bounds (10.E) or comes to rest in the end zone, a member of the team becoming offense must put the disc into play within twenty seconds after it comes to rest.

For an out-of bounds disc that has come to rest on the central zone, the team becoming offense will have twenty seconds to put it into play.

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14.A.4.a

If the disc is not reasonably retrievable within twenty seconds (e.g., far out-of-bounds or through a crowd), the player retrieving it may request another disc and any delay or pre-stall count is suspended until the offensive player receives the new disc.

14.A.4.a
Children
14.A.4.a
Associates
USAU 2022-23 Rules
14.A.4.a

If the disc is out of bounds and not reasonably retrievable quickly, a replacement disc may be introduced without a stoppage of play. The player retrieving the disc must first confirm with a player on the opposing team that the new disc is acceptable. The player putting the new disc into play must then raise the replacement disc above their head and announce “new disc” before putting the disc into play according to 10.H.

USAU 11th Edition Rules
13.A.4.a

If the disc is not reasonably retrievable within twenty seconds (e.g., far out-of-bounds or through a crowd), the player retrieving it may request another disc and any delay or pre-stall count is suspended until the offensive player receives the new disc.