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The
Field -- A rectangular shape with endzones
at each end.
A regulation field is 70 yards by
40 yards, with endzones 25 yards 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.
