Simultaneous Catch

Ending to 9/24/12 NFL game

A simultaneous catch may be more probable in Ultimate - compared to football - because it's easier to catch the disc with one hand, but rare for either sport nonetheless.


From the 11th Edition [USAU Rules]
XV. The Receiver
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D. If offensive and defensive players catch the disc simultaneously, the offense retains possession.

II. Definitions
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O. Possession of the disc: Sustained contact with, and control of, a non-spinning disc.
1. Catching a pass is equivalent to establishing possession of that pass.
2. Loss of possession due to ground contact related to a catch negates that player's possession up to that point.