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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the rules for ultimate frisbee throwing?

  No player on the throwing team may touch the disc in the air before it is touched by a member of the receiving team. The receiving team may catch the disc or allow it to fall untouched to the ground. If a member of the receiving team successfully catches the throw-off they may advance the disc by passing at that point.

• How does a player run on Ultimate Frisbee?

  Every player on the field can run except for the player holding the disc. Once a player catches a disc, they must come to a stop and can only move by pivoting on one of their feet.

• How does a flick throw on Frisbee work?

  The key element to the flick throw is the spin you put on the disc. Do this by pulling your wrist as far back as it will go and snapping it forward while bringing your arm through the motion. The disc should wrap around and “fling” off your two fingers.

• What happens if a disc is dropped in Ultimate Frisbee?

  If a pass is incomplete, the opposing team automatically gets possession. This can happen if the disc is intercepted by a member of the opposing team, if the disc is dropped, or if It lands out of bounds or is caught by someone who lands out of bounds. To score, the offensive team must complete a pass into the defensive team’s endzone.

• Do you have to throw for Ultimate Frisbee?

  Throwing is essential to the game of Ultimate and Disc Golf for that matter. But exciting and unique throws make the game that much better. Below are the 10 Must Have Throws for Ultimate Frisbee by professional Ultimate player Rowan McDonnell of the Washington D.C. Breeze and coach of American University's Women's club team

• When to use Lefty backhand in Ultimate Frisbee?

  Having a lefty backhand is a very useful tool to throw a short-range throw on your naturally dominant flick side. The best time to use this throw in Ultimate is when your handler runs upline when you are marked force forehand or flat. Pro Tip: This throw is best kept within 5 yards.

• How does a flick throw on Frisbee work?

  The key element to the flick throw is the spin you put on the disc. Do this by pulling your wrist as far back as it will go and snapping it forward while bringing your arm through the motion. The disc should wrap around and “fling” off your two fingers.

• What makes a high release on Ultimate Frisbee?

  The high release helps get the disc over the marks hands. The nature of the release, the high arc gives the disc more touch, so you are able to lead your receiver. Pro Tip: Elevator backhands tend to fall back to the left for righties, so make sure to either compensate by leading your player more, or keeping an outside in edge to it.