USAU 2020-21 Rules

3. Definitions

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3.O

Throw: A disc in flight following any throwing motion (including a fake) that results in the thrower losing contact with the disc.

Generally, a non-spinning, falling disc is not "in flight" unless it is intentionally dropped.

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3.O

Children

3.O.1

A pass is equivalent to a throw.

3.O.2

An intentionally dropped disc is considered a thrown disc.

3.O.3

The act of throwing is the motion that transfers momentum from the thrower to the disc in the direction of flight and results in a throw. Pivots and wind-ups are not part of the act of throwing.

3.O.4

A throw is only considered complete when an offensive player gains possession that is not otherwise negated.

3.O.5

An offensive player in possession of, or who has most recently possessed, the disc, is the thrower.

3.O

Associates

USAU 11th Edition Rules

2.T

Throw: A disc in flight following any throwing motion (including a fake) that results in the thrower losing contact with the disc.

Generally, a non-spinning, falling disc is not "in flight" unless it is intentionally dropped.

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