Rules Analysis
WFDF 2021-24 Rules
18. Infractions and Violations
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18.2.
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“Travel” Infractions:

18.2.2.
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After catching the disc, and landing in-bounds, the thrower must reduce speed as quickly as possible, without changing direction, until they have established a pivot point.

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18.2.2.1.

However if a player catches the disc while running or jumping the player may release a pass without attempting to reduce speed and without establishing a pivot point, provided that:

What:
An offensive player catches the disc while running and passes the disc while still in the process of slowing down, and after two additional points of contact with the ground.

Result:
This is allowed, provided that the player was attempting to slow down as quickly as possible and they maintain contact with the playing field throughout the throwing motion.

Extra:
Once the thrower has released the disc they do not need to come to a stop.

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18.2.2.1.
Children
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18.2.2.1.1.

they do not change direction or increase speed until they release the pass; and

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18.2.2.1.2.

a maximum of two additional points of contact with the ground are made after the catch and before they release the pass.

18.2.2.1.
Associates
WFDF 2017 Rules
18.2.2.1.

The thrower may release the disc while reducing speed as long as they maintain contact with the playing field throughout the throwing motion.

What:
An offensive player catches the disc while running and passes the disc while still in the process of slowing down.

Result:
This is allowed, provided that the player was attempting to slow down as quickly as possible and they maintain contact with the playing field throughout the throwing motion.

Extra:
Once the thrower has released the disc they do not need to come to a stop.

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