[Sebastian Gottlieb]

Rule 13.2.5. states that “in attempting a pass, the thrower catches the disc after release prior to the disc being contacted by another player (a “self-catch”)”. Is it still considered a self catch if the thrower doesn’t move his pivot foot while the disc is in the air? If so, is it also considered a self catch if the thrower accidentally drops the disc, but regains control over it without moving his pivot foot?

[Rueben Berg]

“Is it still considered a self catch if the thrower doesn’t move his pivot foot while the disc is in the air?” – Yes.

If the thrower accidentally drops the disc, then 13.2.5 does not apply, because then the thrower is not “attempting a pass”.