Ultimate Frisbee Hand Out

Ultimate in 10 Simple Rules

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Substitutions: Players not in the game may replace players in the game after
a score and during an injury timeout.

7. Non-contact: No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and
screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.

8. 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.

9. Self-Officiating: Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls.
Players resolve their own disputes.

10. 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.