What term describes an unofficial, casual game of Ultimate used for practice?

• A. Casual scrimmage
• B. Practice match
• C. Friendly game
• D. Pick up game

Answer: (D)

In Ultimate, the term you’re looking for is pick-up. It describes an informal, spontaneous game where players join in casually, often at a park, to practice or just play for fun. Pick-up emphasizes open participation, minimal setup, and flexible teams, which is exactly what “unofficial, casual game used for practice” implies. You’ll commonly hear players say they’re heading to a pickup game to get reps, work on skills, or get some light competition without the structure of a formal scrimmage or match.

A casual scrimmage is typically a more organized practice game, usually between known players or teams, and a practice match suggests a scheduled training session. A friendly game is casual play but doesn’t inherently convey the open, spontaneous, practice-oriented vibe that pickup does.