What is the long throw downfield called in Ultimate Frisbee?

• A. Hammer
• B. Lag
• C. Huck
• D. Iso

Answer: (C)

In Ultimate Frisbee, a long throw downfield is called a Huck. This term captures the idea of launching the disc far toward a teammate who is deep up the field, often with speed and height to beat the defense and create a big play. Hucks are high-risk, high-reward because they rely on accurate timing and a good connection with the target, as well as the quarterback’s arm strength and decision-making.

This is different from a hammer, which is a specific overhead throw that travels on a different arc to get around defenders. Lag isn’t a throwing term, and iso refers to a set-style isolation play rather than a type of throw.