What does the term scurvy refer to in Ultimate?

• A. A fake throw that makes the defender call "Up!" and spin around.
• B. A high-arc throw intended to clear space.
• C. A defensive block performed while diving.
• D. A fake throw that makes the defender call "Up!" and perform a full 180 twist.

Answer: (D)

Scurvy is a deceptive fake designed to provoke a strong read from the defender. The thrower commits to a fake pass in a way that makes the defender react, specifically causing them to call “Up!” and perform a full 180-degree twist. The idea is to bait the defender into overreacting and changing their angle, which can open up space or reveal a better throwing option for the thrower. Among the options, this description matches the behavior of scurvy exactly—the fake that prompts that particular reaction and pivot. The other options describe different actions (a simple pump fake, a high-arc throw, or a diving block) that aren’t the definition of scurvy.