Ultimate Football

RULES OF PLAY

• The object of the game is to advance the ball down the field with the pass and score by crossing the opposing team's goal line.
• Game begins and restarts with one player making a pass to a teammate from inside the hula hoop.
• A player who catches the football is permitted 3 steps before making a pass.
• When the football hits the ground it results in a turnover.
  • A turnover means that the defense will now become the offense and vice versa.
• When a turnover occurs, the team taking the ball must make a pass from wherever the ball hits the ground.
• When a player with the ball runs out of bounds they will keep possession and make a pass from wherever they stepped out of bounds.
• A player with the ball has 5 seconds to make a pass after they take their steps. If they hold the ball for longer than 5 seconds it results in a turnover.
• A player can score by catching the ball across the goal line or by catching the ball and crossing the goal line using their 3 steps.
• A player with the ball is NOT ALLOWED TO BE DEFENDED or GUARDED. Defenders should allow them to throw it and find somebody else to defend.