Purpose: Minimal research exists exploring Ultimate Frisbee, particularly on the potential
physical differences between playing positions within the game. Research has identified
Ultimate Frisbee as a high-intensity intermittent sport, and it is recognised that in order for
players to be successful competitively, they must be proficient in a variety of physical
modalities. The purpose of this study is to compare the physical characteristics of Ultimate
Frisbee players based on playing position.

Method: Ultimate Frisbee players (N = 27, age = 23 ± 3 years; height = 173.4 ± 10.7 cm; body
mass = 71.1 ± 10 kg) participated in four tests that targeted alternative areas of physical fitness.
Participants were split based on playing position into handlers (N = 10) and cutters (N = 17).
Participants were then required to complete a series of fitness tests selected based on the sport
specific movements and demands of Ultimate Frisbee. The tests included: Yo-Yo Intermittent
Recovery Test Level 1, 30m Sprint, 505 Agility Test, and Standing Broad Jump. Data was
collected in person and online due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tests used to conduct data
analysis were Independent Samples T-Tests for parametric data and Mann-Whitney U Test for
non-parametric data.

Results: The results showed no significant difference between handlers and cutters of all
participants in each test of physical fitness; predicted