Rules Analysis
USAU 2020-21 Rules
9. Starting and Restarting Play
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Check:

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Defensive self-check: If play is to restart with a check, but no offensive player is in possession of the disc at the appropriate spot, play restarts with a defensive self-check. To restart play using a defensive self-check:

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9.D.5.a

the disc is placed at the appropriate spot on the field;

9.D.5.a
Children
9.D.5.a
Associates
9.D.5.b

the offense must acknowledge readiness; and

9.D.5.c

the defender closest to the disc loudly announces "in play."

USAU 2022-23 Rules
9.D.5.a

the disc is placed at the appropriate spot on the field;

USAU 11th Edition Rules
8.D.5.a

the disc is placed at the appropriate spot on the field;