Ultimate Frisbee


What is Ultimate Frisbee and how to play it?

How is the best? Brodie Smith… Watch the video and enjoy the tricks!

For better undertanding, read the next multiple-choice questions:

In ultimate frisbee, players are allowed to run while holding the disc.
a.                  True
b.                  False

An interception is when                                                       .
a.                  the defence catches the frisbee from the offensive team
b.                  the offense catches the frisbee
c.                   one team intercepts the other teams strategy
d.                  one team steals the other teams plays

When a pass is slapped to the ground by the defence which team gets possession of the disc?
a.                  defence get possession at that spot
b.                  offense gets a redo
c.                   offense gets possession at that spot
d.                  defence gets possession but must move back 5 yards.

The defender marking the player with the disc counts out loud to                , the disc must be released on                or the defender takes possession.
a.                  ten; five
b.                  five; ten
c.                   ten; ten
d.                  ten; eight

The throw from one team to the other team that starts play at the beginning of a game or after a goal is called
a.                  huck
b.                  dump
c.                   slice
d.                  pull

During game play the disc is thrown out of bounds by the offense, what is the call?
a.                  The disc is awarded to the defence at the spot the disc went out of bounds
b.                  The offense gets a re-thrown
c.                   The defence gets the disc at mid-court
d.                  The offense is awarded the disc at the defensive goal line.

In ultimate the disc may be passed in any direction.
a.                  True
b.                  False

Ultimate frisbee is considered a contact sport.
a.                  True
b.                  False

In ultimate players are allowed to run while holding the disc.
a.                  True
b.                  False

Catching with two hands is easier than with one hand
a.                  True
b.                  False

In ultimate frisbee a standard game is played until one team reaches or exceeds                 goals with a margin of at least 2 goals over its opponents.
a.                  12 in America, 14 internationally
b.                  13 in America, 16 internationally
c.                   14 in America, 12 internationally
d.                  15 in America, 17 internationally

In ultimate frisbee the marker loudly announces, "Stalling," and counts from 1 to                 (in 1 second intervals) loudly enough for the thrower to hear.
a.                  5
b.                  8
c.                   10
d.                  12

How many people are allowed to guard a player with the frisbee?
a.                  2
b.                  3
c.                   unlimited
d.                  1

You can move with the frisbee in your hand
a.                  True
b.                  False

It is a turn over when                                                                  .
a.       the defense hits the frisbee out of the air and it hits the ground
b.      when the defense intercepts the frisbee
c.       when the offense stalls
d.      all of the above

You are allowed to hit the frisbee out of a players hand.
a.       True
b.      False

What is it called if you hold the disc longer than 10 seconds?
a.                  Stall
b.                  Hold
c.                   Stop
d.                  All the above

How many seconds can you hold the frisbee?
a.                  5 seconds
b.                  2 seconds
c.                   10 seconds
d.                  15 seconds

A frisbee that is thrown out of bounds is considered a turn over.
a.                  True
b.                  False

In an official ultimate game how many players play for each team?
a.                  5
b.                  6
c.                   7
d.                  8

You score points by catching the frisbee over end zone line.
a.                  True
b.                  False

Once a player catches the frisbee they are only allowed to pivot like in basketball.
a.                  True
b.                  False

The only way to advance the frisbee down the field is by throwing to your teammates.
a.                  True
b.                  False

You have to catch the frisbee in the                      in order to score
a.       Middle line
b.      End zone
c.       Bounds
d.      Score line

Ultimate frisbee is officiated by a referee.
a.                  True
b.                  False

The throw at the start of a game and to re-start after each score.
a.       Pull
b.      Foul
c.       End
d.      Bound

When holding which way around should you fingers and thumbs be?
a.                  All fingers and thumb underneath Frisbee
b.                  Fingers underneath, thumb on top
c.                   Thumb underneath, fingers on top
d.                  The two previous one are right

An official ultimate field is                                with 25 yard / 23 m end zones on either end.
a.                  40 yards wide by 70 yards long or 37 x 64 m
b.                  20 yards wide by 60 yards long or 18 x 56 m
c.                   70 yards wide by 40 yards long or 64 x 36 m
d.                  60 yards wide by 20 yards long or 56 x 18 m

How far should you stand away from your opponent when marking?
a.                  2 metres
b.                  1 metre
c.                   an arms length

d.                  as close as you like!