Like many other sports, Ultimate Frisbee revolves around a set of conventions and rules. Things such as field size, disc type, scoring, and fouls all fit into these categories. This post will cover the basic things you need to know to be able to play Ultimate Frisbee. In the not-too-distant future we'll be talking about the more nuanced rules and regulations, but for now we'll be sticking to the basics.
To play Ultimate Frisbee, one must first understand the game they are playing. Here are some of the most basic pieces of the Ultimate formula.
- Ultimate Frisbee can be played in any flat, open area inside a field akin to a football field. (see figure 1)
- The Frisbee, or disc typically used is a standard size, 175 gram Frisbee. Discraft Frisbees are a fine example.
- There are typically seven players to a team making for 14 on the field at once.
- There are no referees in Ultimate Frisbee, so it is up to the players to be honest and fair. This is called the Spirit of the Game (more on that in another post).
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| Figure 1. A typical Ultimate Frisbee Field |
Now you know the absolute basics of Ultimate Frisbee including field layout and number of players. But wait! That doesn't mean you're ready to take on the world quite yet. There is still a lot more to learn. Fortunately, this is only part one of a two part crash course in Ultimate Frisbee. Part two will delve into the specific rules that form the game, and will prepare you to play the game of Ultimate Frisbee.
Here is a site I found where you can order and create custom discs.
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Having never played Ultimate Frisbee I do not know first hand how similar the two are, but several of my friends compare it to playing football. Would you agree or disagree?
ReplyDeleteHow physically demanding is Ultimate Frisbee? I have heard that if you are out of shape that you won't be very good at it. Would you recommend playing a different sport if you are out of shape? I was going to try and play it with the group that is on campus at UTDallas but I haven't really had the time htis semester. It does sound like a lot of fun and I would love to try it out.
ReplyDeleteUltimate Frisbee can be as physically demanding as you see fit. If you want to go all out it can be very taxing; but if you like to take it a bit slower you won't burn out too quickly. The game also helps build stamina, so playing it for a few weeks will increase the amount of force you can exert in a game.
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