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WFDF 2017 Rules
10. The Check
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10.2.
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Player positioning after a call (except in the case of a time-out, and unless specified otherwise):

10.2.2.
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If play stops after a pass is thrown, then:

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10.2.2.1.

if the disc is returned to the thrower, all players must return to the location they held when the thrower released the disc, or the time of the call, whichever is earlier.

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WFDF 2021-24 Rules
10.2.2.1.

if the disc is returned to the thrower, all players must return to the location they held when the thrower released the disc, or the time of the call, whichever is earlier.

If a long pass is thrown and there is a contested receiving foul, the players will return to where they were at the time of the throw (rather than remaining downfield after chasing down the disc).

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