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The
Field
-- A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A
regulation field is 64m by 37m, with endzones 18m
deep.
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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.
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Scoring
-- Each time the offense completes a pass in the
defense's endzone, the offense scores a point. Play
is initiated after each score.
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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.
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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.
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Substitutions
-- Players not in the game may replace players in
the game after a score and during an injury timeout.
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Non-contact
-- No physical contact is allowed between players.
Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs
when contact is made.
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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.
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Self-Refereeing
-- Players are responsible for their own foul and
line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.
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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.
