In Ultimate, an intentional foul would be considered cheating and a gross offense against the spirit of sportsmanship. Often a player is in a position where it is clearly to his/her advantage to foul or commit some violation, but that player is morally bound to abide by the rules. The integrity of Ultimate depends on each player's responsibility to uphold the spirit of the game, and this responsibility should not be taken lightly.
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Defensive Foul Uncontested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
Defensive Foul Contested. . . . . . . . . . . . . .same or 5 if over 5
Offensive Foul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . same
Travel or Pick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .same or 5 if over 5
Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
Fast Count / Double Team
First Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . subtract 2; no check
Second Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
Time Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . same
Contested Stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
No set of rules can replace player's respect for one another and for good spirit.
Reprinted with permission of the Ultimate Players Association
Thanks to Eric Simon (Chairman, Standing Rules Committee), Scott Gurst, Kathy Pufahl, Troy Frever, Frank Revi, and Paul Socolow for compiling the rules clarifications.