Official Rules of Ultimate · 2026-2027

D. Hand Signals

D1.

Player and Observer Hand Signals

In- or out-of-bounds	Disc up	Disc down
In the end zone	Goal	Force-out foul
Bobble	Foul	No contest
Contest	Retraction (3 swipes)	Injury timeout
Injury substitution	Disc uncatchable	Pick
Travel	Double team	Disc space
Fast count	Vision blocking	Stall or time violation
Readiness or brick	Play has stopped	Announce stall (use appropriate number of fingers)
Gender ratio: 4 women-matching players	Gender ratio: 4 men-matching players	Offsides
(Arms straight, upward at a 45 degree angle, hands open, forming a “V” with your arms)
False start or violation	10 seconds	20 seconds
Pre-stall count	Timeout	Spirit timeout

D2.

Observer Only Hand Signals

Observer ruling	Observer overrule	Call on field
Timeout