Ultimate Frisbee

Question 1

How it all began (3)

Answer 1

-In 1968 a group of high school students created it at a school in NJ
They brought the game with them to college
-In 1972 the first intercollegiate Ultimate game occurred
-The game is being played by over 15,000 people on over 30 countries

Question 2

The Field

Answer 2

A rectangular shape with end zones at each end. A regulation field is 70 yds by 40 yds, with end zones 25 yds deep

Question 3

Initiate Play (3)

Answer 3

Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. The defense throws (“pulls”) the disc to the offense. A regulation games has seven players per team.

Question 4

Scoring

Answer 4

Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense’s endzone, the offense scores a point. Play is initiated after each score.

Question 5

Movement of the Disc

Answer 5

• The disc may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate.
• Players may not run with the disc
• The person with the disc (thrower) has ten seconds to throw the disc.
• The defender guarding the thrower (marker) counts out the stall count.

Question 6

Change of Position

Answer 6

When a pass is not completed (out of bounds, drop, block, interception), the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.

Question 7

Substitutions

Answer 7

Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout

Question 8

Non-contact

Answer 8

No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul is made when contact is made.

Question 9

Fouls

Answer 9

When a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained.
If the player committing the foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone

Question 10

Self-refereering

Answer 10

Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.

Question 11

Spirit of the Game

Answer 11

-Stresses sportsmanship hand fair play. Competitive play is encouraged but never at the expense of respect between the players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play

Question 12

Backhand throw

Answer 12

Thumb on top index finger on rim (control) or just under (power), throwing shoulder towards partner, throwing arm across body release and flick and point at target

Question 13

Forehand throw

Answer 13

Arm out to the side of the body, thumb on top, middle finger along the rim, index finger towards the center of the disc.

Question 14

Hammer throw

Answer 14

Use the same grip as the forehand, Frisbee should be titled so the bottom is upward, bring arm back as if you were throwing a baseball, arm should be parallel to the ground and elbow bent, make sure to have a strong flick action when releasing

Question 15

C-catch

Answer 15

Make a c with one hand, eyes on the Frisbee, close hand on frisbee

Question 16

Double c-catch

Answer 16

Make a c with both hands, eyes on frisbee, close hands on frisbee

Question 17

Sandwich catch

Answer 17

Eyes on frisbee, one hand on top and one hand on bottom, clap hands together