Rules 1
The line the offense must cross with 2 feet in order to score a goal is called the _______.
Endzone
What type of Frisbee throw is the most commonly used throw during game play?
Backhand Throw
In ultimate frisbee, when you cross the endzone, you score how many points?
1
How many steps can you take when you catch the frisbee?
3
In 2001 Ultimate frisbee was officially a medal sport in the world games in what country?
Japan
If there is a foul called for whatever reason during game play, what happens?
Change of possession, the opposing team now throws from that spot.
When the defense catches the frisbee thrown, what is this called?
Interception
True or false
When playing in the multi purpose room, there is no out of bounds during game play.
True
If the frisbee is knocked down by the defense during a throw, what happens?
Change of possession, the defense is now on offense
In what year between 1970-1980 did the first organized tournament take place?
1975
In ultimate frisbee, when the thrower tosses the frisbee and their teammate drops the frisbee, what happens?
Incompletion, Change of possession, the opposing team then throws the frisbee going the opposite direction.
On defense when guarding the thrower, you must do what?
Stand back arms distance of the thrower and arms straight out
What type of defense is used when a player guards a single player and stays with them?
Man to Man
What type of defense is used when a player guards an area; not a specific person?
Zone defense
In what year, between 1960-1970 was the first ultimate frisbee team formed?
1969
How does a game of ultimate frisbee begin?
Throw off
What type of catch is used when a player claps their hands together to catch the disc?
Pancake Catch or alligator arm catch
When a player holds the frisbee for more than 10 seconds, this penalty is called.
Stalling
What are the 3 types of frisbee throws that are mostly used during game play?
Backhand throw, Forehand throw, and Hammer throw
What college team won the first Ultimate frisbee game? (starts with a R)
Rutgers
In ultimate frisbee, the objective of the game is to score as many points as possible. From an offensive perspective, what are the best strategies to do so?
Discussion from a student of the correct answer (strategies that they would use to score)
How do you perform the backhand throw?
Demonstration from a student
- Pinch grip the frisbee with your thumb of your dominant hand on the top and 4 fingers on the bottom
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Dominant side to target
- Step with your dominant foot
- Release and follow through
How do you perform the forehand throw?
Demonstration from a student
- Grip the disc correctly- Thumb on top, pointer finger and middle finger underneath
- Get in proper stance, feet spread apart however far you feel comfortable with
- bring the disc back behind your elbow
-Flick your wrist and let go off the frisbee
- Follow through
How do you perform the hammer throw?
Demonstration from a student
- First, hold the disc with your pointer and middle finger on the inner side of the disc, your thumb on the other side.
- Tilt the top of the disc slightly to the left side to give it an angle.
- Pull back and release the disc when it gets even with your forehead.
- Keep your elbow bent at all times.
Who did Rutgers play in the first intercollegiate game? Starts with a "P" ends with "ton"
Princeton