Ultimate in 10 Simple Rules
The Field: A rectangular shape with end zones at
each end. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards, with end zones 25 yards
deep.
Initiate Play: Each point begins with both teams
lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. The defense throws
("pulls") the disc to the offense. A regulation game has seven
players per team.
Scoring: Each time the offense completes a
pass in the defense's end zone, the offense scores a point. Play is initiated
after each score.
Movement of the Disc: The disc may be advanced in any
direction by completing a pass to a teammate. Players may not run with the
disc. The person with the disc ("thrower") has ten seconds to throw
the disc. The defender guarding the thrower ("marker") counts out the
stall count.
Change of Possession: When a pass in not completed (e.g.
out of bounds, drop, block, interception),the defense
immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes the offense.
Substitutions: Players not in the game may replace
players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout.
Non-contact: No physical contact is allowed
between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when
contact is made.
Fouls: When a player initiates contact on another player a foul
occurs. When a foul disrupts possession, the play resumes as if the possession
was retained. If the player committing
the foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone.
Self-Officiating: Players are responsible for their own
foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.
Spirit of the Game: Ultimate stresses sportsmanship and
fair play. Competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of respect
between players, adherence to the rules, and the basic joy of play.
The Ultimate Players Association (UPA)
is the national governing body for the Sport
of
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