AY Honors/Ultimate Disc - Advanced/Answer Key

1

Earn the Ultimate Disc honor.

For tips and instruction see Ultimate Disc.

2

Read and understand the newest USA sanctioned rules and regulations.

3

Display a proficiency and understanding of both offensive and defensive positions for playing Ultimate.

4

Define and play all positions in a zone defense, and understand how to break a zone:

4a

Cup

4b

Mids

4c

Deeps

5

Demonstrate proficiency in throwing the disk:

5a

Bounce Pass

5b

Shovel Pass

5c

Hammer

6

Define the dimensions of a regulation playing field and end zones, and demonstrate an ability to set up markers and cones.

7

Define the following terms and playing circumstances:

7a

Laying Out

7b

Strip

7c

Brick

7d

Pull

7e

Handler

7f

Turnover

8

As a team or individual, develop a plan to practice outreach while completing the requirements for this honor. Possible options should include the following:

8a

Post notes on bulletin boards and online, and place classifieds in newspapers inviting community participation

8b

Have prayer before and/or after each game

8c

Exhibit “Spirit of the Game” both on and off the field

8d

Encourage healthy lifestyle choices both on and off the field, and encourage appropriate behavior and language

9

Practice throwing/catching and offensive/defensive drills and learn how to play smaller scale versions of the game as practice with fewer players, including “Hot Box”.

10

Play three collegiate pick-up games or a sanctioned USA Ultimate league game.

11

Become a member of the Ultimate Player’s Association, http://www.usaultimate.org, or compete in a USA Ultimate-sanctioned tournament.

USA Ultimate Player’s Association There are national players associations in other countries too.