Rules Analysis
USAU 11th Edition Rules
16. Violations and Fouls
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Violations and Fouls

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16.H

Fouls (II.E): It is the responsibility of all players to avoid contact in every way possible .

Avoid contact in every way reasonable possible, while still playing Ultimate. Some contact is inevitable, but players have an affirmative obligation to make reasonable efforts to avoid contact.

16.H
Children
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16.H.1

A foul can be called only by the fouled player and must be announced by loudly calling foul immediately after it occurs.

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16.H.2

Contact resulting from adjacent opposing players simultaneously vying for the same unoccupied position, is not in itself a foul.

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16.H.3

Some fouls carry some extra provisions, as listed below.

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16.H.4

Reckless disregard for the safety of fellow players or other dangerously aggressive behavior (such as significantly colliding into a stationary opponent), regardless of whether or when the disc arrives or when contact occurs is considered dangerous play and is treated as a foul . This rule is not superseded by any other rule.

If no contact occurs, there is no callable dangerous play. Contact need not be severe.The proper call in this case is "Dangerous Play." The caller should then briefly explain the grounds for the call. This call trumps any foul rules and should be used in situations where the play presented serious risk of injury.

16.H
Associates
USAU 2020-21 Rules
17.I

Fouls (3.C): It is the responsibility of all players to avoid contact in every way possible.

Avoid contact in every way reasonably possible, while still playing ultimate. Some contact is inevitable, but players have an affirmative obligation to make reasonable efforts to avoid contact.