What term describes the player whose job is to cut, juke, and get open for a handler?

• A. Cup
• B. Cutter
• C. Corkscrew
• D. Contest

Answer: (B)

In Ultimate, the offense uses two main roles: handlers, who throw, and cutters, who run routes to get open. The player described as cutting, juking, and trying to get open for a handler is a cutter. The core idea here is movement and timing—the cutter uses quick cuts and fakes to force the defender to react, creating space and a window for a pass. The cutter stays active, reads the defense and where the thrower is looking, and then moves into open areas—often using different cuts (straight upfield, under, or sideline) to present a good target for the thrower.

Cup is a defensive setup around the handler area, not an offensive role. Corkscrew isn’t a position or role; it’s more of a throwing move, and Contest isn’t a term used to describe a player role. So the term that best fits the description—someone who cuts, jukes, and gets open for a handler—is cutter.