Rules Analysis
USAU 2022-23 Rules
3. Definitions
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Possession of the disc: Sustained contact with, and control of, a non-spinning disc.

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Children
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3.J.1

Catching a pass is equivalent to establishing possession of that pass.

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3.J.2

If a player loses possession of a disc during movement related to a catch, the initial possession ends.

A disc that touches the ground while in a player’s possession is not a turnover.

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3.J.3

A disc in a player's possession is considered part of that player.

Thus, hitting the disc in a player's possession is a foul

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3.J.4

The team whose player is in possession, or whose players may pick up the disc, is considered the team in possession. If the disc is in the air following a legal pass, the thrower's team is considered the team in possession.

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Associates
USAU 2020-21 Rules
3.J

Possession of the disc: Sustained contact with, and control of, a non-spinning disc.

USAU 11th Edition Rules
2.O

Possession of the disc: Sustained contact with, and control of, a non-spinning disc.