Rules Analysis
WFDF 2017 Rules
13. Turnovers
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13.1.
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A turnover that transfers possession of the disc from one team to the other occurs when:

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13.1.1.

the disc contacts the ground while it is not in the possession of an offensive player (a "down");

It is not a turnover if a player fumbles the disc prior to fully establishing possession when attempting to gain possession of the disc after a turnover, or after a pull that has already contacted the ground.

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WFDF 2021-24 Rules
13.1.1.

the disc contacts the ground while it is not in the possession of an offensive player (a “down”);

It is not a turnover if a player fumbles the disc prior to fully establishing possession when attempting to gain possession of the disc after a turnover, or after a pull that has already contacted the ground (see rule 8.1.4).

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