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title: "Speak with Your Hands: All the Hand Signals in Ultimate Frisbee"
description: "Get to know the essential hand signals of Ultimate Frisbee with our concise visual guide. Embrace the spirit of the game and ensure clear on-field communication. Learn and use these 25 gestures for fair play and mutual understanding."
seoTitle: "Ultimate Frisbee Hand Signals: Visual Guide to On-Field Communication"
seoDescription: "Master the silent language of Ultimate Frisbee with our visual guide to hand signals. Essential for upholding the spirit of the game, these gestures ensure clarity and sportsmanship on the field. Learn the key signals today!"
author : "Alain Scialoja"
categories : ["Fundamentals", "Rules"]
tags : ["hand signals", "sog", "rules", "communication"]
date : "2023-12-19T13:09:24Z"
class: hand-signals
draft : false
---

Knowing the hand signals in Ultimate Frisbee is not just practical—it's part of the game's spirit. Quick and clear communication fosters fair play and mutual respect on the field. This guide showcases the 25 crucial hand signals you'll need, explained through easy-to-follow images and headings, to keep you fluent in the silent language of Ultimate.

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### Foul{% anchor="foul" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/foul.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Foul hand signal" caption="Raised when a player commits a significant non-incidental physical contact against an opponent." .hs-figure /%}
[Fouls section](https://ultigenie.com/rules#17)
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### Violation{% anchor="violation" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/violation.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Violation hand signal" caption="Indicate this when a rule has been breached but doesn't fall under the 'Foul' category like picks or double-teams. It's used when you or someone else notices a violation of the rules of play." .hs-figure /%}
[Violations rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#15)
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### Goal{% anchor="goal" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/goal.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Goal hand signal" caption="Signal a goal when a player has successfully caught the disc in the opposing team's end zone and it results in a point." .hs-figure /%}
[Scoring rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#14)
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### Contest{% anchor="contest" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/contest.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Contest hand signal" caption="Use this when you disagree with a call made by another player and you are contesting it, leading to a discussion and potential resolution." .hs-figure /%}
[Disputed calls rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#15_10)
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### Uncontested{% anchor="uncontested" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/uncontested%20or%20accepted.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Uncontested or Accepted hand signal" caption="Convey an uncontested call including fouls and violations by signaling this. It's used when the fouled player agrees with the call" .hs-figure /%}
[Fouls rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#15)
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### Retracted{% anchor="retracted" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/retracted.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Retracted hand signal" caption="Utilize this signal to indicate that you are retracting your previous call. This may be used in various instances when a player decides a call was incorrect." .hs-figure /%}
[General rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#15_10)
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### In/out of bound{% anchor="inoutbound" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/in%20or%20out%20of%20bound.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee In or Out of Bound hand signal" caption="Used to signal whether a player, or the disc after a turnover, is in or out of bounds. This decision is based on the position of the disc or player's first point of ground contact." .hs-figure /%}
[Out of bounds rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#11)
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### Disc down{% anchor="down" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/disc%20down.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Disc down hand signal" caption="Indicate with this when the disc has touched the ground resulting in a turnover." .hs-figure /%}
[Turnover rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#13)
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### Disc up{% anchor="up" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/disc%20up.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Disc up hand signal" caption="Raised to signal that the disc is in play. This typically happens after a stoppage and everyone is ready to resume play." .hs-figure /%}
[Starting and stopping play](https://ultigenie.com/rules#8)
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### Pick{% anchor="pick" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/pick.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Pick hand signal" caption="Use this signal to indicate a 'pick' has occurred. A pick happens when a defender is obstructed from following their mark." .hs-figure /%}
[Picks rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#18_3)
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### Travel{% anchor="travel" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/travel.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Travel hand signal" caption="Signal to indicate a 'travel' violation by a player when they improperly move their pivot foot or fail to establish one at all." .hs-figure /%}
[Travel rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#18_2)
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### Marking infraction{% anchor="infraction" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/marking%20infractions.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Marking infractions hand signal" caption="Raised to signal a violation when a thrower is defended by more than one player within three meters, which is not allowed." .hs-figure /%}
[Marking rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#18_1).
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### Turnover{% anchor="turnover" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/turnover.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Turnover hand signal" caption="Used to indicate a change of possession due to a dropped disc, out-of-bounds throw, or other turnover situation. This is part of the essential game flow." .hs-figure /%}
[Turnover rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#13)
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### Timing violation{% anchor="timing" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/timing%20violation.png" alt="Ultimate Indicate a 'stall' when the marker has counted to ten seconds and the thrower still has the disc, resulting in a turnover." caption="Stall, Violation. Tap head with open hand" .hs-figure /%}
[Stall count rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#9)
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### Off side{% anchor="offside" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/off%20side.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Off side hand signal" caption="Signal to indicate an 'offside' violation during the pull." .hs-figure /%}
[Positioning during the pull](https://ultigenie.com/rules#7_5)
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### Timeout{% anchor="timeout" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/timeout.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Timeout hand signal" caption="Use this to call a timeout, which allows for a pause in play for strategic reformation or rest." .hs-figure /%}
[Time-out rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#20)
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### Spirit stoppage{% anchor="spirit_stoppage" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/spirit%20stoppage.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Spirit stoppage hand signal" caption="Signal used to pause the game when a discussion is needed to resolve a disagreement on the field" .hs-figure /%}
[Spirit of the Game](https://ultigenie.com/rules#1_1)
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### Stoppage{% anchor="stoppage" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/stoppage.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Stoppage hand signal" caption="This is used to indicate a stoppage due to unforeseen or exceptional circumstances." .hs-figure /%}
[Stoppages rules](https://ultigenie.com/rules#19)
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### 4 men, 3 women{% anchor="mixed-men" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/gender%20ratio%20men.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee 4 men 3 women hand signal" caption="Indicates the gender ratio on the field for mixed play." .hs-figure /%}
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### 4 women, 3 men{% anchor="mixed-women" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/gender%20ratio%20women.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee 4 women 3 women" caption="Indicates the gender ratio on the field for mixed play." .hs-figure /%}
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### Play has stopped{% anchor="stopped" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/play%20has%20stopped.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Play has stopped hand signal" caption="Signal for when the play has been stopped due to an injury, foul, or other call." .hs-figure /%}
[Starting and stopping play](https://ultigenie.com/rules#8) 
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### Match point{% anchor="match-point" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/match%20point.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Match point hand signal" caption="Signaled when the team is at a point that, if scored, would win the match." .hs-figure /%}
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### Who made the call{% anchor="caller" %}
{% figure src="/images/hs/who%20made%20the%20call.png" alt="Ultimate Frisbee Who made the call hand signal" caption="Indicates which team on the field made a call, providing clarity in situations where it may not be evident." .hs-figure /%}
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