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

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

Answer: (D)

Long throws that go over the defense rely on a high, steep arc to clear defenders’ reach. The hammer is the classic overhand option designed for this purpose. You release the disc with an overhand motion that sends it upward and outward, so it travels above the heads of the defenders and then drops toward a downfield receiver. That high path makes it effective for connecting with players who are deeper or when other throws are blocked by defenders on the under-cut.

Forehand and backhand typically fly on lower, more horizontal lines, which are great for yardage and quick plays but don’t reliably beat defenders by going over them. Scoober is another overhand-style option, but it requires a precise upside-down release and can be less consistent in some situations. The hammer’s predictable high arc is why it’s commonly used as the deep throw.