Rules Analysis
WFDF 2021-24 Rules
7. The Pull
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7.1.
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At the start of the game, after half-time or after a score, play commences with a throw by the defence, called a "pull".

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7.1.1.

Teams must prepare for the pull without unreasonable delay.

The following activities are considered reasonable prior to a pull:

  • Celebrating a goal
  • Determining who will play the next point
  • Determining team tactics for that point, (e.g. who is marking whom, offensive positions, what type of defence and/or offence will be used)
  • As a guide, the pull should be released within 75 seconds of the start of the point (which starts at the start of a half, or when the previous goal was scored).
  • Refer to the 'WFDF Rules of Ultimate 2021-2024 - Appendix' for a detailed description of the timing between points at WFDF Events.
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WFDF 2017 Rules
7.1.1.

Teams must prepare for the pull without unreasonable delay.

The following activities are considered reasonable prior to a pull: - Celebrating a goal - Determining who will play the next point - Determining team tactics for that point, (e.g. who is marking whom, offensive positions, what type of defence and/or offence will be used) As a guide, the pull should be released within 75 seconds of the start of the point (which starts at the start of a half, or when the previous goal was scored). Refer to the WFDF Rules of Ultimate 2017 - Appendix for a detailed description of the timing between points at WFDF Events.