Hi,
I have been called for bad spirit for making this call when I thought
someone was hovering over the disc waiting for their offense to set up. I
learned under UPA rules and the rule is below. It does require a delay of
game call before the stall count can start, something I didn't do and wasn't
aware of.
Hope this helps.
Emily
KUPA/Bliss
Stalling:
A defensive player within three (3) meters of the pivot foot of the thrower
may initiate a stall count. If an offensive player moving into the throwing
position "stands over the disc" (i.e., within three meters) without putting
the disc into play, the marker may issue a "Delay of Game" warning. If the
disc is not picked up, the marker may initiate a stall count.
The count consists of the marker calling "Stalling" or "Counting" and
counting at one second intervals from one to ten (1, 10) loudly enough for
the thrower to hear.
If the thrower has not released the disc at the first utterance of the word
"ten" ("10"), a turnover and a check result.
If the defense decides to switch markers; and if the new marker wishes to
initiate a stalling count, s/he must start again from "one" ("1").
In the event of a stall, the once marker, now offensive player, does not
have to take the disc after the check. The once thrower, now marker, checks
the disc to the new thrower, if s/he does not want the disc, the marker
"checks" the disc by placing it on the ground and calling "in play."
The thrower may contest a stall call if s/he feels that s/he had released
the disc before the first utterance of the word "ten".
In the event of a contested stall, if the pass is completed, play stops, and
possession reverts back to the thrower. After a check, the marker starts the
stall count at eight (8).
In the event of a contested stall, if the pass is incomplete, it is a
turnover, and play continues without interruption.
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