-Ultimate Frisbee-

HISTORY Ultimate Frisbee originated in 1968 at Columbia High School, New Jersey, in the United States. Student

leader Joel Silver led a group of students to propose that the school form a Frisbee team. Although

Silver’s proposal may have been a joke, the school accepted it and a team was formed. The early version

of Ultimate Frisbee was much like American Football but it eventually adopted elements from

basketball, football and hockey.

The game became increasingly popular

among university students. The first

intercollegiate game was held between

Rutgers University and Princeton University

on November 6, 1972. Eventually, the sport

attracted more athletes and raised the level

of competition. Yet Ultimate Frisbee has

continued to be played among all ages, body

types and nationalities.

The USA Ultimate Association, formed in

1979, organizes regional tournaments and

crowns a national champion every year in the

United States. In 1981, a European

association called the European Flying Disc Federation (EFDF) was formed. Then, in 1984, the World

Flying Disc Federation was formed and became the international association for Ultimate Frisbee.

The FRISBEE is a disc-shaped

glider that is generally made of

plastic with a diameter of 20-

25cm and a weight of 17 gr

(Official Size).

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Ultimate Frisbee is played on a large rectangular FIELD that is 100m long and 37m wide. Each end of

the field has an end zone that is 18m long, after the goal line. The game can of course be played on a

smaller field.

OTHER ULTIMATE GAMES Indoor Ultimate:

Beach Ultimate:

Intense Ultimate:

Ice Ultimate:

The FOOTWEAR used it depends on the type of

ultimate you are playing:

If you play traditional ultimate (on the field) you

need cleats (trainers with cleats).

If you play indoor ultimate you need indoor

trainers.

If you play beach ultimate you don´t need trainers.

GAME PLAY & RULES

Teams There are two teams, each with an equal number of players, normally seven, but the size can change.

In mixed Ultimate Frisbee, at least 3 members of each gender must be on the field at all times.

Initial Play Teams begin by lining up in front of their respective end zone line. The defense team throws the frisbee

to the offense team (“Huck”).

Scoring Each time the offense completes a pass in the defense’s end zone, the offense scores a point. After

each score, teams start again at the end zones, but in the other part of the field.

Movement of the Disc Players may pass the disc in any direction. However, once players have the disc, they must stop and

cannot run with the disc (you can pivot - one foot planted). The thrower, or the person with the disc,

has ten seconds to pass it. The marker, or the defender guarding the thrower, counts the stall, meaning

he or she counts to ten. If the thrower is unable to pass within 10 seconds, the team loses possession of

the disc, and the other team begins at the same spot.

Change of Possession (Turnovers) When a pass is not completed: the disc is out of bounds, dropped (touches the ground), blocked,

intercepted; or the thrower doesn´t pass the disc in ten seconds. When this happens the defense

immediately takes the possession of the disc.

Fouls, Violations and Infractions Ultimate is a non-contact sport. Physical contact it is not allowed.

The marker may not come closer than one disc diameter to the thrower (arm-distance class).

The marker may not hit or grab the disc out of the hand of the thrower. They may however try

to block the disc with their hands or feet after it is thrown.

The thrower may not be defended by more than one player at the same time.

If opposing players catch the disc at the same time, the offensive player gets the possession.

Picks and screens (when a player prevents another player from moving) are also prohibited

Self-Refereeing There are no referees. The players are responsible for making their own foul and line calls. The “Spirit of

the Game” places the responsibility of fair play on every player.

Substitution Players can be replaced after a score (as many players as they want) or when an injury happens (the

game is stopped).

BASIC SKILLS

Basic Passes

Backhand

Grab the frisbee with the thumb on the top part and the other four fingers in the bottom part. You can also put your index finger along the edge (or rim) to guide it.

Stay perpendicular to your target.

Bring the frisbee back to your left side (if you are right handed) between your shoulder and your waist.

Move your arm forward (the elbow is slightly bent) while you move your weight from the back foot to the front foot.

At the end, as you release the frisbee, you have to snap your wrist.

Finish the movement pointing at your target with your arm. (beginners).

Forehand, Sidearm or Flick

Grab the frisbee with two fingers in the bottom part (index and

middle finger), underneath the rim (together or separate), and the

thumb on the top.

Place the frisbee perpendicular to the ground, and on the same

side you are grabbing it.

Bring the frisbee back around waist level with your elbow bent.

Move your arm forward while you transfer your weight from back

foot to front foot.

Finish the movement extending your arm on the front and side

part (45 degrees).

At the end, as your release the frisbee, you have to snap your wrist

Advanced Passes

Huck

Hammer

Scoober

Thumber

Basic catches

Pancake or Sandwich – to catch the disc with two hands. This is the best type of catch.

One-handed or lobster – to catch the frisbee with one hand.

Pancake

Lobster