What does the call Strike do on defense?

• A. Signals the end of the point
• B. Requests a switch to a different field
• C. Temporarily changes your force for about 3 seconds
• D. Indicates a turnover is required

Answer: (C)

Strike is a defensive call that temporarily switches the mark’s force to the opposite side for a brief window, about three seconds. In Ultimate, “force” is the direction the marker is trying to push the thrower to throw toward. By signaling strike, the defense creates a quick, temporary change in the throwing lane, giving the handler a different look and the defense a chance to pressure the thrower from a new angle. After that short moment, the defense returns to their original alignment. This helps disrupt the offense without committing to a long field-wide switch and certainly isn’t signaling the end of the point, a field switch, or a turnover.