ultimate frisbee

disc movement

- A player has 3 seconds to get rid of the Frisbee while the defender loudly counts. - The player with disc may run side to side. -The receiver cannot take more than 2 steps (from momentum) to establish a pivot foot.

start of play

- A throw off initiates the start of play. - During the throw off members of each team must be in their own end zone. - A throw off is repeated after each score, except in Physical Education class where the game keeps moving

sandwich catch

-(Pancake) -Use two hands to catch the disc; one hand on top and the other on the bottom.

where and when was ultimate frisbee invented?

-1968 -Maplewood, NJ

possession change

-A change of possession occurs when the defending team blocks or intercepts the Frisbee. -A change of possession occurs when the offensive team drop or throws the Frisbee out of bounds. -When possession is changed the new defender must give the person with the disc a full arm's length space to begin play.

fouls

-Any contact with another player results in a foul. -Double teaming is not allowed when on defense.

defense

-Man to man - Defender must give opponent at least one arm's length space - No double teams

back hand throw

-Most common -For a right-handed player used to throw to receivers on the left -For a left- handed player used to throw to receivers on the right

throwing skills

-back hand -side arm -hammer

recommended skills

-good hand-eye coordination, speed, quickness and agility. -The spirit of the game embraces sportsmanship, fair play, player respect, self-officiating and the joy of playing.

c-catch

-one handed or two handed -Form a "C" with the thumb and fingers, and close them to grasp the disc. -The fingers are up for catching high throws, whereas the thumb is up when receiving low throws

catching skills

-sandwich catch -c catch

side arm throw

-skipping a rock across a lake -For a Right- handed player used to throw to players on the right -For a Left- handed player used to throw to players on the left

weight and diameter of disc

-weights 165-175 grams -10-11 inches in diameter

end zone

20 yards by 40 yards

players

6 members per team

playing area

70 yards by 40 yards

hammer throw

An overhead throw, similar to a chop

pivot

Moving while keeping one foot planted, sort of like spinning

equipment

Not much equipment is need to play a game of ultimate, a disc and 8 cones.

scoring

One point is scored if the disc is caught inside the team's end zone.

object of the game

To outscore your opponent by scoring the most goals

Who invented ultimate frisbee?

a group of high school students lead by Joel Silver

the more spin a disc has...

the better the throw will be