ULTIMATE FRISBEE

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What is Ultimate Frisbee?

Ultimate Frisbee is a fast-paced, non-contact team sport. It combines the cutting of soccer, the passing mechanics of basketball, and the scoring of American football. Played on a rectangular field with endzones at each end.

The most unique aspect is the Spirit of the Game — even at the highest levels, there are no referees. Players resolve their own foul and violation calls. This relies on every player's honesty, respect, and knowledge of the rules.

🏃‍♂️ ATHLETICISM

It's not just throwing a disc. Ultimate requires explosive sprints, sharp cuts, and vertical leaps. It's an incredible cardio and agility workout.

🤝 COMMUNITY

The Ultimate community is known for being inclusive and friendly. People of all ages and genders can enjoy the sport together.

🧠 STRATEGY

From the basic Vertical Stack to complex Zone Defenses, every pass and cut is a tactical decision.

Ultimate Frisbee Rules

1. Field & Team Setup

1. Field Dimensions

  • Length: 120 yards (109.7m)
  • Width: 40 yards (36.6m)
  • End Zone: 25 yards each end
  • Playing Field: 70 yards in the middle
Ultimate Frisbee standard field dimensions - 120 yards x 40 yards with endzones

Standard Ultimate Frisbee Field Diagram

2. Team Configuration

  • 7 players on field per team
  • Unlimited substitutes
  • Substitutions allowed after goals, injuries, or timeouts

2. Scoring & Game Flow

1. Pull

  • At game start and after each goal, the defending team throws the disc from their endzone line
  • Play begins when the disc is thrown, receiving team gains offense
  • Pull Out of Bounds: If pull goes out, offense may start at the out of bounds spot or at a designated advancement point (depending on rules)

2. Scoring

  • Catch disc in opponent's endzone for 1 point
  • First foot down must be in the endzone at moment of catch
  • Must have full control of the disc

3. After Scoring

  • Teams switch offense/defense
  • Scoring team becomes defense and executes next pull

4. Game End

  • Reach target score or time expires
  • Tie usually goes to Sudden Death (first to score wins)

5. Turnover

Possession immediately changes when:
  • Disc hits the ground
  • Disc is intercepted
  • Disc goes out of bounds
  • Stall Out (10-second count expires)
  • Offensive foul is confirmed

3. Possession & Throwing Rules

1. Possession & Movement

  • Thrower cannot run with the disc
  • Reasonable slowing steps allowed after catching
  • Must establish a pivot foot, which cannot move

2. Throwing Methods

  • Disc must be thrown through the air
  • No hand-to-hand transfers
  • Cannot use other players or objects to assist throw

3. Travel Violation

  • Defender may call "Travel" to indicate pivot foot violation
  • If not yet thrown: correct pivot foot and continue
  • If already thrown: throw stands if successful, turnover if unsuccessful

4. Defense & Stall Count

1. Stall Count

  • Defender may count stall count on thrower
  • Count must be clear, once per second, maximum 10 seconds
  • Stall Out: If count reaches "Ten" without release, turnover immediately

2. Legal Defense

  • Block throwing lanes
  • Intercept the disc
  • Obscure vision (without contact)

3. Defensive Violations

  • Double Team: Two defenders marking the thrower simultaneously

5. Fouls & Violations

1. Contact Fouls

Including but not limited to:

  • Pushing, bumping, pulling, tripping
  • Blocking takeoff or landing space
  • Hand checking or body contact affecting play

2. Throwing Fouls

  • Invading throwing space
  • Defensive action causing contact with thrower

3. Receiving Fouls

  • Improper contact during catch attempt
  • Causing collision without establishing position

4. Foul Resolution

Call: Affected player should immediately call "Foul" or specific violation name

Uncontested:

  • Foul on offense: disc returns to foul spot, offense retains possession, stall count resets/adjusts
  • Foul on defense: turnover is negated, return to pre-foul state

Contested:

  • If no agreement: disc returns to last uncontested state
  • Offense checks the disc to resume

Impact on Play:

  • If foul substantially affects throw or catch: result is negated
  • No substantial impact: result stands

6. Special Situations

1. Out of Bounds

  • Disc is out of bounds when completely past sideline or endline
  • First foot down determines in/out on catches
  • Resume play at nearest out of bounds spot

2. Timeouts & Stoppages

  • Any player may immediately call injury stoppage
  • Safety takes priority over continuation
  • Official games may have technical timeouts

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