Provisional throw in disc golf

A backup throw, announced first, for when a disc may be lost or OB or the group isn’t sure of a rule.

Only one of the two throws counts. It isn’t allowed for a possible missed mando.

Also called: provisional, provisionals, provi.

The rules it touches

• 809.02 Provisional throws
• 809.02 When you can’t throw one
• 809.02 Announcing a provisional

Related terms

• Lost disc
• Practice throw

Rule summaries are based on the PDGA Official Rules of Disc Golf. Shot Lab is not affiliated with the PDGA.