What term describes throwing the disc through a tight space between multiple players?

• A. Thread the Needle
• B. Swing Pass
• C. Break Mark
• D. Dump Pass

Answer: (A)

Thread the Needle is the term for throwing the disc through a tight window between players, often between defenders or through a narrow seam. This shot relies on field vision, precise timing, and a controlled release to slip the disc into a teammate without hitting any defender or teammate. It shows trust and anticipation, because you’re delivering the disc into a small target area while navigating the defenders’ angles. The decision to thread the needle comes when a clear passing lane exists only for a brief moment, making speed and accuracy crucial.

Other passes describe different ideas: a swing pass goes around the outside to reset or reposition, a dump pass is a short backward reset to keep possession, and breaking around the mark refers to throwing to the break side rather than threading a tight gap.