Interpretation of WFDF 2013 rules of Ultimate – Rule 8.6 : Status of the disc

8. Status of the disc

8.6 After a turnover, the team that has gained possession of the disc must continue play without delay. The intended thrower must move at walking pace or faster to directly retrieve the disc and establish a pivot.

8.6.1. If the offence breaches 8.6 the defence may give a verbal warning (“Delay of Game”) or may call a “Violation”.

8.6.2. If the intended thrower is within three (3) metres of the pivot point and, after the verbal warning, continues to breach 8.6 the marker may commence the stall count.

INTERPRETATION:

“Waiting around for teammates to set up or catch their breath”

What: A turnover has occurred and the new intended thrower is standing over the disc, waiting for their team to set up.

Result: The defence should remind the player they need to put the disc into play. Intentional delay of game is against the spirit of the game and should be discussed by the captains as soon as possible.

Why: Rule 8.6 says that the new thrower must not delay when picking up the disc.

Extra: If other players are still moving towards the disc (a common situation after a turnover), the closest player can decide not to pick up the disc – this is not a violation.