[Greer Hunt]

Hey!

I’m looking to determine if Picks can be called by anyone on the field (offense or defense) or just by the defense?

By the looks of it, USAU rules (X.V.I. – I.2.)states that any obstructed player can call a pick.

However, looking at the WFDF Rules – Interpretations 18.10 states that a pick cannot be called by the offense.

Is that correct or am I misinterpreting these rules?

[John McNaughton]

I can’t comment on USAU, but your interpretation is correct for WFDF.

The relevant rule is 18.3.1:
“If a defensive player is guarding an offensive player and they are prevented from moving towards/with that player by another player, that defensive player may call “Pick”.”

[Greer Hunt]

Cool thats what I thought. Therefore, If an offensive player did call a pick, what would be the result?

Some options I think it would be:

1. If disc was not thrown, stoppage of play, stall count +1 / max 9?
2. If disc was thrown and not completed, turnover, restart with a check.
3. If disc was thrown and completed, stoppage of play, return disc to thrower and stall count +1 / max 9.
4. Others??

Also, I guess players would not be able to “catch-up” so if offense did call a pick, players would just restart where the pick was called or would there even be a stoppage of play?

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I’m going to try and figure out the USAU ruling and will post the results.

Thanks!