rules to play ultimate frisbee

Rules to play Ultimate Frisbee

21. The field
A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A regulation field is 64m by 37m, with endzones 18m deep.
22. Initiate play
Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective endzone line. The defense throws pulls the disc to the offense. A regulation game has seven players per team.
23. Non contact
No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.
24. Find a suitable playing field
To play ultimate Frisbee, youll need a bit of room to spread out. Traditionally played on soccer or football fields, ultimate Frisbee can be played in any open field thats at least 70 yards by 40 yards, with marked off end zones at each end, where points are scored. In regulation Ultimate Frisbee, the end zones are 20 yards deep.Work with the space you have. If youre playing in a backyard, dont worry about measuring it off. Just set up two end zones at each end of the yard to give each team a territory, then start playing.
25. Divide into two teams
Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport that will require at least a handful of players on each side to play. Split up your group of friends into two evenly divided teams.The absolute minimum of players would be four two per team but that would be a challenging game. Its usually best with between five and seven players, per side.Regulation Ultimate Frisbee teams have seven players on each side, though the roster can include as many players as you want. Players may be substituted any time after a point is scored.
26. Play with the correct kind of disc
You can play Ultimate Frisbee with any kind of Frisbee, though its typically easier and more recommended to play with a slightly heavier version of the classic recreational disc. This makes controlling your passes and your distance a lot easier than with a basic beach Frisbee.175 gram Frisbees are recommended for playing Ultimate Frisbee, which are widely available at sporting goods stores. The Discraft Ultra Star 175 is the official playing disc for the USA Ultimate Championship Series.
27. Learn how play is advanced
As in soccer, American football, lacrosse, or other goal based sports, each team has one end zone that theyre defending and will attempt to score in their opponents end zone. The object of the game is to move the Frisbee down the field by completing passes to your teammates.The player in possession of the Frisbee may not move and must not hold the Frisbee for longer than 10 seconds. The rest of the players will move around the field and attempt to get open for a pass.If a pass is dropped, goes out of bounds, or is intercepted, play is turned over to the defending team at the point of play.Meanwhile, the team not in possession of the Frisbee will attempt to intercept the disc and otherwise disrupt the passes made by the team in possession.
28. Find a league in your area to learn more
It can be hard to find enough people who know how to play informally, and get a regular game going. For this reason, the best way to learn the strategies, techniques, and enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee is to find a league in your area in which youll be able to learn the ropes and have fun making new friends. You can find pick up games in your area here.
29. Coin toss
After dividing into two even teams and going over the basic rules, pick which team will start with possession. This can be done by tossing a coin, flipping the Frisbee, or using some other method of your choice, then launching the disc to start play.The opposing team will stand at their end zone and pull the disc to the other team, essentially tossing it in the air for someone to grab, much as a ball is kicked off in American football. This will also happen after each point is scored.The puller should make sure everyone is ready, then toss the Frisbee high toward the opponents group of players. All the pullers teammates should immediately run toward the opposition to start playing defense.
30. Score points with complete passes
A point is scored by completing a pass into the opponents end zone territory. Upon scoring a point, the possession of the disc changes to the team that was scored upon. The team in possession of the Frisbee will be trying to score and the other team will be trying to disrupt play and get possession of the Frisbee, so they may score.A point is scored when a player passes the Frisbee to another player who is standing in the end zone, and that player makes the catch successfully. At that point, play ends and the defending team will receive possession of the Frisbee.Substitutions may be made in the transition period after a point is scored and before the other team takes over possession of the disc.