Rules Analysis
USAU 2022-23 Rules
15. The Marker
15
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15.B
B
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Marking Violations:

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15.B.3

Disc space:

15.B.3
Children
a
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15.B.3.a

It is a disc space violation if:

b
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15.B.3.b

Straddle: If a line between the marker's feet is less than one disc diameter away from the pivot of the thrower, it is a straddle violation.

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15.B.3.c

Wrapping: If a line between the marker's hands is less than one disc diameter away from the torso or pivot of the thrower, it is a wrapping violation.

The thrower may choose to call "disc space" for both straddle and wrapping violations as they are a subset of disc space violations. However, the thrower may also choose to call the more specific violation for clearer communication to the marker about what needs to be corrected.

d
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15.B.3.d

However, if any of the above situations are caused solely by movement of the thrower, it is not a violation.

15.B.3
Associates
USAU 2020-21 Rules
15.B.3

Disc space:

USAU 11th Edition Rules
14.B.3

Disc-space: If a line between any two points on the marker touches the thrower or is less than one disc diameter away from the torso or pivot of the thrower, it is a disc space violation. However, if this situation is caused solely by movement of the thrower, it is not a violation.