Ultimate Frisbee - 2 Rules

10 Simple Rules of Ultimate The Field and Teams: Play is 7-on-7 on a rectangular field that measures 110 yards long (including two 20-yard end zones) and 40 yards wide. Starting Play (The Pull): Every point begins with both teams lined up along their respective end zone lines. The defense throws ("pulls") the disc to the offense to initiate play. Scoring: A team scores 1 point each time a offensive player catches a legal pass inside the opposing end zone. Advancing the Disc: The disc may be passed in any direction to any teammate. Players cannot run while holding the disc and must establish a pivot foot upon making a catch. The Stall Count: A defender (the "marker") standing within 10 feet of the thrower counts out the stall seconds. The thrower has 10 seconds (7 seconds in some indoor/beach variants) to release a pass. Turnovers: Possession immediately switches to the other team if a pass is incomplete, caught out of bounds, dropped, intercepted, knocked down, or if the stall count expires. No Physical Contact: Ultimate is a non-contact sport. Physical contact that affects a play is considered a foul. Self-Officiating: There are no referees in standard play. Players call their own fouls, travels, and line violations. If players disagree on a call, the disc returns to the last thrower ("contest"). Substitutions: Teams may substitute players only after a point is scored or during an injury timeout. Spirit of the Game (SOTG): Competitive play is encouraged, but mutual respect, honest call-making, and sportsmanship are strictly prioritized at all levels of play.