Rules And Instructions Flashcards
What is a pull?
A throw-off
How to score a point?
One of your team mates has to catch it while in the end zone.
What is a touch down?
A point
What is a turnover?
When the frisbee touches the ground, it changes possession
How long can you hold the frisbee?
5 seconds if the defender is counting. If you hold it longer that 5 seconds it is a turnover
How far away does the defender have to be from you?
An arms length
What happens when the defender is too close?
You stop the game and ask them to move
How many steps can you take with the frisbee?
None
What can you do when you have the frisbee?
Pivot and throw it off to another player, it has to be airborne
What is the backhand?
The throw used most often
Your thumb is on top and your fingers are on the side
What is a forehand?
The throw you use when you are in trouble and being guarded by someone very closely
It is a short pass that is a little flick of the wrist
What is the hammer throw?
A throw that is used not often and mainly when you are in trouble
Looks like an overhand throw
Who was ultimate frisbee invented by?
High school students
Where was ultimate frisbee invented?
New Jersey
When was ultimate frisbee invented?
1970’s
If the frisbee goes out of bounds on the side lines…
The other team takes it where the frisbee hit the ground
If the frisbee goes out of the bounds on the throw in past the end zone…
Then the other team takes it out at the beginning of the end zone
What is the spirt of the game?
Fairness, and honesty, playing by the rules, and playing hard. It means that you are competitive and fair. You call your own fouls and have to make sure that you are playing with dignity, no cheating, and no name calling and have fun!
How do you begin a ultimate frisbee game?
With a pull. It is the same as a kick off in football, because you don’t have to catch it. You pick it up from the ground and pass it to your team mates.
