Rules Analysis
WFDF 2017 Rules
10. The Check
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10.5.
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To restart play:

It is recommended that the following steps be undertaken before checking the disc in:

  • "Is the offence ready?"
  • "Is the defense ready?"
  • "The stall count is starting on 'x'"
  • "Disc In, in 3...2...1"
  • Touch the disc, touch the disc to the ground, or say "Disc In", as appropriate
10.5.1.
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when the thrower has the disc:

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10.5.1.2.

if there is not a defender within reach, the thrower must touch the disc to the ground and should call "Disc In".

If the thrower loses possession as a result of touching the disc to the ground, they can re-establish possession.

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Cross-Rulebook
10.5.1.2.
Children
10.5.1.2.
Associates
WFDF 2021-24 Rules
10.6.1.2.

if there is not a defender within reach, the thrower must touch the disc to the ground and may call “Disc In”.

If the thrower loses possession as a result of touching the disc to the ground, they can re-establish possession.

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