In Ultimate, what does the term snipe refer to?

• A. A long loping throw to the end zone.
• B. A faked throw to fool defense.
• C. A completed bullet pass through traffic.
• D. A defensive block while diving.

Answer: (C)

The idea behind snipe is threading a pass through a crowded field of defenders. It’s a quick, straight bullet that arrives in the receiver’s hands even when defenders are in the lane. That focus on speed and precision through a narrow opening is what makes a snipe a completed bullet pass through traffic. It’s not about distance to the end zone—that would be a huck. It isn’t about faking the throw, which is a deception move, and it isn’t a diving defensive block. Executing a snipe requires sharp vision, flawless timing, and a clean release to cut through the defense and hit the target.