Rules of Ultimate — Appendix v4.0

Appendix F: Hand Signals

F1. Purpose of Hand Signals:

1. F1.1. To signal to other players, game officials, substitutes, team staff or spectators, what call has been made by the players involved. Note: Responsibility for all calls remains with the players.

F2. Use of Signals:

1. F2.1. Signals may be made either by the players involved, or by players or non-players (eg officials) who have heard the call.
2. F2.2. Non-players may only signal in response to a player's call on the field.
3. F2.3. Non-players should also use signal 23 to indicate which team made the call, after the following calls: Foul, Violation, Retracted, Time-out, Spirit Stoppage and Stoppage.
   Diagram: WFDF Hand Signals