BillFleming
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I saw an interesting question on FB and there were two 'thoughts' about what the decision should be.
Situation: Disc breaks in two as it enters the basket. The smaller piece is in the basket. Has the hole been completed? Or does the player need to putt from where the larger piece is?
The rules:
In the FB discussion, several think the hole was not completed as the largest piece is on the ground (805.01.D). However, a few felt that the hole was completed since a portion of the disc is in the basket. 807.B allows the hole to be completed if the disc is supported by the tray, so really no part has to be "in" the basket and only a small part is required to be within the basket area. For example a disc that is stuck in the tray opening is good, even though more than half the disc is outside the tray. Likewise, a disc hanging from a tray stub has the majority of the disc outside the tray.
So, what would be the ruling in the situation I described at the beginning?
Situation: Disc breaks in two as it enters the basket. The smaller piece is in the basket. Has the hole been completed? Or does the player need to putt from where the larger piece is?
The rules:
805.01 Establishing a Position
D. If a thrown disc breaks into pieces, its position is that of the largest piece.
807 Completing the Hole
B. In order to complete a hole with a basket target, the thrower must release the disc and it must come to rest supported by the tray or the chains below the chain support.
In the FB discussion, several think the hole was not completed as the largest piece is on the ground (805.01.D). However, a few felt that the hole was completed since a portion of the disc is in the basket. 807.B allows the hole to be completed if the disc is supported by the tray, so really no part has to be "in" the basket and only a small part is required to be within the basket area. For example a disc that is stuck in the tray opening is good, even though more than half the disc is outside the tray. Likewise, a disc hanging from a tray stub has the majority of the disc outside the tray.
So, what would be the ruling in the situation I described at the beginning?