What does the term 'Get big' signify in play?

• A. Yelling for a faster reset.
• B. Encouraging a teammate to jump and extend to reach the disc.
• C. Calling for a zone defense.
• D. Running a backhand throw.

Answer: (B)

Get big means making yourself as large as possible to contest or catch the disc. In practice, this is a cue to jump and extend your arms and body to maximize reach and the catching area, making it harder for the defender to knock the disc away or for the throw to slip by. It’s about verticality and breadth — creating space with your body by going up and extending, rather than staying compact. This is why the best match is encouraging a teammate to go up, jump, and reach for the disc. It’s not about yelling for a faster reset, calling a zone defense, or executing a backhand throw.