Which throw travels over the head and is commonly used as a deep throw option?

• A. Backhand
• B. Forehand
• C. Scoober
• D. Hammer

Answer: (D)

Overhead throws that aim to beat defenders rely on a high, looping flight. The hammer is the classic deep throw in this category: you release the disc from above the head with it spinning so the nose points downward, producing a steep arc that travels well over any jumping or arms-at-height defenders and drops into the end zone or in front of a receiving player. This makes it the go-to option when a straight or sidearm path would be blocked and you need to get the disc to a far location.

Backhand and forehand are ground-focused, lower-velocity passes that travel more on a horizontal or gentle arc, not over the defenders’ heads. The scoober is another overhead option and can cover similar space, but it’s less consistently used as a standard deep throw compared to the hammer, which is specifically chosen for its high-arcing, over-the-head flight.