What does the term sky (or skied) describe in Ultimate?

• A. A defensive move to block a pass.
• B. Catching the disc by leaping higher than an opponent to make the catch.
• C. A type of throw with a high arc.
• D. A time-out call.

Answer: (B)

Skying describes catching the disc in the air by leaping higher than a defender to secure the catch. It’s about winning the contested jump, timing the leap, and reaching above an opponent to grab the disc before contact or a defender can disrupt the catch. This move emphasizes vertical reach and body position at the moment the disc arrives, often turning a difficult throw into a completed catch.

The other ideas don’t fit because blocking a pass is a defensive action, not a catching move; a high-arc throw refers to the flight path of the disc, not the catch itself; and a time-out is simply a stoppage in play, unrelated to catching.