Official Rules of Ultimate · 2026-2027
13. Scoring
Quiz me on this section →13.A.
A goal is scored when an in-bounds player catches any legal pass in the end zone of attack, and retains possession of the disc throughout all ground contact related to the catch.
13.A.1.
To be considered in the end zone after gaining possession of the disc in accordance with 3.I.2 and 17.E, the player’s first point of ground contact must be completely in the end zone. If the player loses possession due to ground contact related to the catch and any offensive player subsequently gains possession of the disc before a turnover occurs, the first point of ground contact of the subsequent possession must be completely in the endzone.
13.B.
If after receiving a pass outside the end zone, a player comes to a stop contacting the end zone without a pivot on the central zone, that player must carry the disc back to, and put it into play at, the closest spot on the goal line.
13.C.
If a player scores according to 13.A, but then unknowingly throws another pass, a goal is awarded to that player, regardless of the outcome of the pass. However, if it is unclear if the player scored according to 13.A (i.e., there is no agreement on the player who had best perspective, and there are opposing viewpoints on the play), the result of the pass stands.
13.D.
If a player catches the disc and believes a goal has been scored the player may call “goal” and play stops. A player may not call “goal” prior to the completion of all ground contact related to the catch. Best practice is to announce “goal” and raise both hands vertically above the head. After a contested or retracted goal call, play must restart with a check and the call is deemed to have been made when the pass was caught.