Rules Analysis
WFDF 2021-24 Rules
8. State of Play
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8.1.
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Play is 'dead', and no turnover is possible:

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8.1.3.

After a call which stops the play or any other stoppage, until the disc is checked in; or

What:
A player signals a foul or violation and yells “stop” or uses the incorrect name for a call.

Result:
The call should be dealt with as if the player has used the correct call.

Why:
It is clear that the player has seen a breach of the rules. This takes precedence over the technicality of knowing the correct term.

Extra:
The player who used the wrong term should make it a point to learn the correct term (Rule 1.3.1) and more experienced players should tell them the correct call (Rule 1.8).

8.1.3.
Children
8.1.3.
Associates
WFDF 2017 Rules
8.1.3.

After a call which stops the play or any other stoppage, until the disc is checked in.

What:
A player signals a foul or violation and yells "stop" or uses the incorrect name for a call. Result: The call should be dealt with as if the player has used the correct call.

Why:
It is clear that the player has seen a breach of the rules. This takes precedence over the technicality of knowing the correct term.

Extra:
The player who used the wrong term should make it a point to learn the correct term (Rule 1.3.1) and more experienced players should tell them the correct call (Rule 1.8).