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10 Cards in this Set
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The Field
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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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70 x 40 (endzones 25 yards deep)
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Initiate Play
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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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7 players per team.
Line up in endzone. Opposite team throws the disc. |
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Scoring
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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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Point is scored by having the disc in the other team's endzone.
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Movement of the Disc
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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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Passing the disc to a teammate in 10 seconds. (no running)
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Change of possession
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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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You drop the disc. It becomes the other team's turn.
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Substitutions
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Players not in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an injury timeout.
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Sub
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Non-contact
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No physical contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.
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No touching
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Fouls
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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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Touching another player (against the rules)
A "re-do" could be possible. |
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Self-Refereeing
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Players are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve their own disputes.
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Be honest-if you break the rule.
No official referee |
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Spirit of the Game
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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.
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Fair play, competitive, good sportsmanship.
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