USAU 2020-21 Rules

3. Definitions

3.J

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

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3.J.2

Loss of possession due to ground contact related to a catch negates that player's possession up to that point.

If the disc touches the ground while in a player's possession and the player subsequently loses possession due to ground contact, the earlier possession is negated and the previous contact of the disc with the ground results in a turnover.

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3.J.2

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3.J.2

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USAU 2022-23 Rules

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.

USAU 11th Edition Rules

2.O.2

Loss of possession due to ground contact related to a catch negates that player's possession up to that point.

If the disc touches the ground while in a player’s possession and the player subsequently loses possession due to ground contact, the earlier possession is negated and the previous contact of the disc with the ground results in a turnover.

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