What is a foot block, and why should you check league rules before attempting it?

• A. It is how it sounds, a block with a foot.
• B. A foot block is legal in all leagues.
• C. A foot block is a block with the hand while foot blocks is allowed.
• D. A foot block or kick block.

Answer: (D)

A foot block is a defensive move where a player uses the foot to contact the disc in flight to stop or redirect it. In many contexts this same act is also called a kick block, and some rule sets treat the technique or its legality differently. The reason you should check league rules before attempting it is that whether contacting the disc with a part of the body other than the hand is allowed—and whether kicking the disc is permitted—varies across leagues. The answer that acknowledges both terms—foot block and kick block—best reflects how players actually describe this action in different rule sets and highlights the need to verify legality before trying it.