Ultimate Frisbee Study Guide
What sports strategies are used in Ultimate?
-Football -Soccer -Basketball
Side arm
-For right handed player used to throw to players on the right -For left handed player used to throw to players on the left
Back hand (most common)
-For right handed player used to throw to receivers on the left -For left handed player used to throw to receivers on the right
C-catch (one handed or two handed)
-Form a "c" with thumb and fingers, and close them to grasp disc -The fingers are up for catching high throws, where's the thumb is up when receiving low throws
What are some offensive throwing skills?
-Grips -Throwing speed -Trick throws
History
-Invented in 1968 -By group of high school students -Led by Joel Silver -In Maplewood, NJ
Other terms for "kick off"
-Pull -Throw off
What attributes does an Ultimate Frisbee player need?
-Speed -Stamina -Agility
Spirit of the game
-Sportsmanship -Fair play -Player respect -Self-officiating -Joy of playing
How much does the disc weigh? how long?
10 inches, 165 grams; 11 inches, 175 grams
How many seconds does the player have to get rid of the Frisbee while the defender loudly counts?
10 seconds (15 at most)
What is the official number on the frisbee?
165
When did Ultimate Frisbee start?
1960's
What are the dimensions of the END ZONE?
20 yards x 40 yards
What are the dimensions of the PLAYING AREA?
40 yards x 70 yards
What is the size of a regulation field? ( playing field, NOT including end zones)
64m x 37m
How many players from each team are on the field at one time?
7
Hammer
An overhead throw-similar to a chop
What is the line behind the end zone called?
End line
Is double teaming allowed when on defense? True or false?
False
Players are not responsible for their own foul and line calls. True or false?
False
Players can run with the disc. True or false?
False
Pivot
Moving while keeping one foot planted, like spinning
Referees: Yes or No?
No
Th player with the disc may not run but may__________.
Pivot
Which is not a defensive skill of Ultimate Frisbee?
Receiving
What shape is the end zone in an Ultimate Frisbee field?
Rectangle
Who played in the first college Ultimate Frisbee game?
Rutgers/Princeton
What are the lines on the sides called?
Sideline
What does a throw off initiate?
Start of the play
What is the game determined by?
Time cap or score cap
Contact with an opposing player is a foul. True or false?
True
Each time an offense catches a frisbee in the opponent's end zone is a point. True or false?
True
Frisbee ranks #8 on the list of the top ten toys of the 20th century. True or false?
True
The number of Frisbees sold each year is top-secret information.
True
The thrower has 10 seconds to throw the disc before the defense can rush the thrower. True or false?
True
When defending a defender must give opponent at least one arms length space? True or false?
True
Sandwich catch (pancake)
Use 2 hands to catch disk (one on top, other on bottom)
The receiver ______________________ (from momentum) to establish a pivot foot.
cannot take more than 2 steps
