Ultimate Frisbee Rules and History
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What is the objective of the game of Ultimate Frisbee?

  • To score more points than the other team.
  • To score a goal by having a player catch a pass in the end zone that they are attacking. (correct)
  • To have the most players on the field at the end of the game.
  • To have the highest score at the end of the game.

    • Ultimate frisbee was developed in 1970.

    False (B)

    Ultimate is now played in more than 42 countries.

    True (A)

    What are the dimensions of a regulation Ultimate Frisbee field?

    <p>70 yards by 40 yards, with end zones 25 yards deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended weight and diameter of a regulation Ultimate Frisbee disc?

    <p>175g and 10.75 inches in diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A game of Ultimate ends when a team scores 15 goals and is ahead by 2 or more goals.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a rule of Ultimate frisbee?

    <p>Players can use their hands to block the disc. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a "cut" in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>An attempt to get free to receive the pass, often starting with a body fake and a sudden change in direction or speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a "dump" in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>A pass made to a player behind the thrower to help out when the offense gets in trouble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of "forcing" in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>To make it difficult for the thrower to throw the disc in one direction, often by marking them tightly on one side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does "open" mean in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>The side to which the thrower is being forced. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a "turnover" in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>When the disc has been dropped or intercepted and the offense becomes the defense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The team with possession of the frisbee is the "defense".

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a "stall count" in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>The defender marking the player with the disc counts aloud to ten, and if the disc has not been released on &quot;ten&quot;, the defender takes possession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The throw that most people know is the backhand.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A "forehand"throw is similar to the backhand.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "forehand" and "backhand" are essential to Ultimate Frisbee.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Catching is one of the less important skills in Ultimate.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Cutting" in Ultimate is important to avoid being marked and creating isolation opportunities

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One handed catches are more important than two handed catches for Ultimate Frisbee.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is "marking" in Ultimate Frisbee?

    <p>A defender's responsibility is to prevent the thrower from throwing in one direction and to count the stall!</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Players in a "stack" formation are lined up in a straight line.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The middle of a "stack" is known as the "dead zone".

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ultimate Frisbee

    • Exciting, non-contact sport combining aspects of soccer, basketball, and American football.
    • Self-refereed and non-contact.
    • Objective: Score by catching a pass in the opposing team's end zone.

    History

    • Developed in 1968 by students at Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ.
    • Official rules recorded in 1970.
    • Played in over 42 countries by men, women, boys, and girls.

    Basic Rules

    The Field

    • Rectangular shape with end zones at each end.
    • Regulation field: 70 yards by 40 yards.
    • End zones: 25 yards deep (64m x 37m, 18m end zones).

    Disc

    • Any acceptable disc can be used (regulation disc weighs 175g, 10.75" diameter).

    Initiate Play

    • Teams line up at the front of their respective end zones.
    • Defense throws (pulls) the disc to the offense.
    • Seven players per team.

    Scoring

    • Offense scores a point when a pass is completed in the defense's end zone.
    • Play resumes after each score.

    Disc Movement

    • Disc can be advanced by passing to teammates.
    • Players may not run with the disc.
    • Thrower has 10 seconds to throw the disc.
    • Marker (defender) counts down (stall count)

    Change of Possession

    • If pass is incomplete (e.g., out of bounds, drop, interception), the defense takes possession.

    Substitutions

    • Players can be substituted after a score or during injury timeouts.

    Non-contact

    • Physical contact between players is prohibited.
    • Picks and screens are also prohibited.
    • Fouls occur when contact is made.

    Fouls

    • Foul occurs when a player contacts another player.
    • Play resumes as if no foul occurred.
    • If a player disagrees, play is repeated.

    Self-Refereeing

    • Players are responsible for their own fouls and calls.

    Spirit of the Game

    • Sportsmanship and fair play are emphasized.
    • Respect, adherence to rules, and enjoyment of play are paramount.

    Ultimate Frisbee Skills & Strategies

    Terms

    • Backhand: Disc throw from the left side (right-handed players), similar to tennis backhand.
    • Cut: Attempt to receive the pass, often involves a body fake and change of direction.
    • Defense: Team attempting to prevent points.
    • Dump: Player positioned behind the thrower to facilitate easy passes.
    • Flow: Series of quick passes and cuts to facilitate scoring.
    • Force (or mark): Making it difficult for the thrower to pass in a specific direction (frequently in one direction of the field).
    • Forehand: Disc throw from the right side (right-handed players), similar to tennis forehand.
    • Free (Open): Player available to receive a pass, unmarked.
    • Hammer: High overhead throw (disc upside-down grip).
    • Hand block: Defender stops the disc immediately after release.
    • Huck: Long, high pass.
    • Layout: Player dives to catch or intercept the disc.
    • Man-on-man: Defensive strategy where each defender marks a specific offensive player.
    • Open: Side to which the thrower is forced (or being forced).
    • Pivot: Player plants one foot and shifts sideways to gain throwing position.
    • Poach: Defender leaves their assigned player (marker) to intercept a pass.
    • Pull: Initial throw to start a point.
    • Swing: Lateral pass across the field.
    • Switch: Defenders exchange the offensive players they're marking
    • Turnover: Disc is dropped or intercepted. Now defense becomes offense.

    The Game

    • Play begins with a disc throw from one team to the other.
    • Scoring is by completing a pass into the opposing end zone.
    • Players can move in any direction via passing to a teammate.
    • Running is prohibited while in possession of the disc.

    Game Length

    • Game finishes when one team reaches 15 goals and is ahead by two or more goals (typically 90-120 mins).

    Offense/Defense

    • Offense: Team with possession of the disc.
    • Defense: Team trying to prevent the Offense from scoring.

    Scoring

    • A point is scored when the disc is caught in the end zone of the opposing team.
    • Play restarts after a score using the same "pull" procedure.

    Stack

    • Popular offensive set.
    • Offensive players line up close to the center field and strategically positioned.
    • Stack creates opportunities for cuts.

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