Rules Analysis
WFDF 2017 Rules
18. Infractions and Violations
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18.2.
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"Travel" Infractions:

18.2.2.
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After catching the disc, and landing in-bounds, the thrower must reduce speed as quickly as possible, without changing direction, until they have established a pivot point.

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18.2.2.1.

The thrower may release the disc while reducing speed as long as they maintain contact with the playing field throughout the throwing motion.

What:
An offensive player catches the disc while running and passes the disc while still in the process of slowing down.

Result:
This is allowed, provided that the player was attempting to slow down as quickly as possible and they maintain contact with the playing field throughout the throwing motion.

Extra:
Once the thrower has released the disc they do not need to come to a stop.

18.2.2.1.
Children
18.2.2.1.
Associates
WFDF 2021-24 Rules
18.2.2.1.

However if a player catches the disc while running or jumping the player may release a pass without attempting to reduce speed and without establishing a pivot point, provided that:

What:
An offensive player catches the disc while running and passes the disc while still in the process of slowing down, and after two additional points of contact with the ground.

Result:
This is allowed, provided that the player was attempting to slow down as quickly as possible and they maintain contact with the playing field throughout the throwing motion.

Extra:
Once the thrower has released the disc they do not need to come to a stop.

WFDF 2021-24 Rules
18.2.2.1.1.

they do not change direction or increase speed until they release the pass; and

WFDF 2021-24 Rules
18.2.2.1.2.

a maximum of two additional points of contact with the ground are made after the catch and before they release the pass.