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Short-Long Rhythm Race

Alternate short continuation throws and longer gainers, and score only the right sequence. First team to the target wins.

4-14 players, about 15-30 min at Field Play. Pick turns, keep ultimate frisbee scoring visible, stop at target.

  • BoardUltimate Frisbee
  • CategoryUltimate
  • Best for4-14 who want a 15-30 min round.
  • Players4-14
Short-Long Rhythm Race activity preview - Alternate short continuation throws and longer gainers, and score only the right sequence. First team to the target wins.
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“Alternate short continuation throws and longer gainers, and score only the right sequence. First team to the target wins.”

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How to play Short-Long Rhythm Race

Step 1

Alternate short continuation throws and longer gainers, and score only the right sequence. First team to the target wins.

Step 2

Judge the short result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the short setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

4-14 players, about 15-30 min at Field Play. Pick turns, keep ultimate frisbee scoring visible, stop at target.

Example: Alternate short continuation throws and longer gainers, and score only the right sequence. First team to the target wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting the next short attempt before the field and retrieval lane are clear.

Safety: Keep receivers, cutters, retrievers, and spectators outside the active throwing lane until the host resets play.

Best for

Who it fits

4-14 who want a 15-30 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Ultimate Frisbee
Category Ultimate
Best for 4-14 who want a 15-30 min round.
Players 4-14
Time 15-30 min
Gear Flying disc, cones, and open field
Space Open field with marked end zones or targets
Energy High
Setup Start from Ultimate Frisbee Board and tell the group the activity is Short-Long Rhythm Race.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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Short-Long Rhythm Race also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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We're playing Short-Long Rhythm Race from Studboards. Alternate short continuation throws and longer gainers, and score only the right sequence. First team to the target wins. Fits: Players: 4-14 | Time: 15-30 min | Gear: Flying disc, cones, and open field Safety: Keep receivers, cutters, retrievers, and spectators outside the active throwing lane until the host resets play. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/ultimate/ultimate-short-long-rhythm-race.html

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