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Seven a side, a flying disc, and no referees at the top level of much of the sport — players call their own fouls under a principle called Spirit of the Game. You cannot run with the disc; you pass it and the receiver stops.
The United States and Canada are strongest, with Japan, Britain, Colombia, Australia, Germany and the Philippines all competitive. Colombia's rise has been striking.
Very popular at university level worldwide, and increasingly in schools. Because it is non-contact and self-refereed, mixed-gender play is standard rather than exceptional.
The United States, Canada, Japan and Colombia.
Ultimate has an active South African scene through university clubs and city leagues in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and South Africa has entered international competition.
Pick-up ultimate runs in metro parks — self-refereed and social.
A backhand or forehand throw · A layout catch or block · A break-mark throw · A hammer or overhead throw · A sky catch
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