Which statement describes a stallout?

• A. It occurs when the stall count reaches the maximum time without release.
• B. It occurs when the thrower releases the disc during stall.
• C. It occurs when the defense intercepts a pass.
• D. It occurs when the offense completes a pass.

Answer: (A)

Stallout is all about the timer the defender uses to pressure the thrower. In Ultimate Frisbee, once the marker starts counting, the thrower has a fixed amount of time to release the disc. If that count reaches the maximum without the throw leaving the hand, the disc is turned over to the defense. That description captures the essence of a stallout. If the thrower releases before the limit, there is no stallout. Interception or completing a pass are separate outcomes: an interception is a turnover for a different reason, and a completed pass is a successful play, not a stallout.