Official Rules - YeaHaw!

However, long before then you‘ll have developed a forehand throw that actually works. Remember that spin is
the most important factor in a disc‘s flight and try a lot of different, subtle variations. Everybody‘s got their
favourite tip or technique which they will be more than happy to share. Ask around and find out what works for
you.
Catching
For most catches below your shoulder and above your knees the „pancake“ catch is your best bet. Simply trap
the disc between your palms when it approaches. For more extreme situations two or one-handed rim catches
are required. Try to practice one-handed and wrong-handed catches when warming up or doing drills so that
you are always improving your hand/eye coordination.
Remember to watch the disc all the way into your hands and make sure you have caught it before turning and
looking for the next receiver. Another important pointer is to never give up on a disc. Catches that seem
improbably are often quite catchable if they start to hand in the air due to wind or flight angle.
However, do not crash into other players in an attempt to perform a leaping catch. A rule called the „principle of
verticality“ stipulated that each player is entitled to the space above his body. Nor can you hipcheck another
player or hold them down to prevent them from jumping up to catch the disc. Anything beyond the most
incedental contact between players is a foul in Ultimate (unless there‘s tickling involved).
What Happens During a Game
Captains from each team flip a disc simultaneously. A captain or third player calls „Same“ or „Different“ before
the discs hit the ground. If the player‘s call is correct then his/her team has the choice to throw or receive the
first „pull“, or to choose which end zone they would like to defend for the first point. Generally speaking,
choosing to receive the pull is the most logical choice. The team which loses the flip takes the remaining option.
Each team lines up seven players on their respective goal line. The pulling team must stay on or behind their
goal line until the pull occurs. The receiving team must stand on the goal line and maintain their positions
relative to each other until the pull is thrown - to make it easier for each member of the pulling team to figure out
who they will check. If you hear the call „Hold your line“ it means that a receiving team is shifting positions on
the line prior to the pull.
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