For those of you who didn't know, there is an actual rulebook to ultimate! Considering this is a book, it would be hard to go over all the rules with you. When looking at the USA ultimate website I found 10 simple rules to ultimate!
(http://www.usaultimate.org/resources/officiating/rules/default.aspx#10simplerules)
10 Simple Rules to Ultimate!
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 is 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.
2 comments:
awesome i didnt know that ultimate frisbee had so many rules. who knew ultimate frisbee had such an extensive rule book, i think that they should be recognized more, and maybe become an olympic sport. It also sounds like these rules take some time to learn.
I am really surprised that there is so many rules to frisbee...also i'm really surprised that it sounds so much like sports like soccer. Are there penalities when you mess up with the rules like other sports? Did someone teach you the rules or did you have to read about them when deciding to play frisbee?
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