DDC is one of the fastest and most tactically demanding frisbee disciplines: two teams of two players compete simultaneously with two discs.
The goal is to land your disc in the opponent's zone without it being caught, while defending your own zone at the same time. The game can be played outdoors and indoors and demands precision, speed and teamwork in equal measure.
Precision
Every throw counts. The disc must land exactly in the zone to score a point.
Speed
Two discs in play at once: attack and defence run in parallel with no break.
Teamwork
Who throws, who catches, who covers? Communication and trust decide the game.
Court & Rules
How the game is played
A clear setup and a few key rules: DDC is quick to learn and hard to master.
The Court
Standard court: 13.4 m wide × 18.3 m long. Two team zones, marked with lines.
01
One hand only
The disc may only be touched and played with one hand at a time.
02
No ground contact
If the disc touches the ground, it counts as a point or fault depending on which zone it lands in.
03
3-second rule
After catching or touching the disc, it must be thrown again within 3 seconds.
04
Simultaneous play
Both teams play at the same time: attack and defence run in parallel with both discs in play.
Scoring
When do you score a point?
Scoring is straightforward: your team scores when the opponent fails to control the disc.
Point for you
How to score
Your disc lands in the opponent's zone without being caught
The opponent's disc touches the ground in your zone
The opposing team throws the disc out of bounds
End of game
Win condition
Play to 21 points
A lead of at least 2 points is required to win
If time runs out without a sufficient lead, the team with more points wins
Equipment
What you need
DDC requires little but the right things. Here is the complete checklist for your first session.
Space
Enough room for the court (13.4 × 18.3 m) plus some buffer around the edges for safe movement.
OutdoorIndoor
2 DDC discs
Flat, approx. 23 cm diameter. For competition use the Wham-O DDC, the official tournament disc.
Required
Sportswear
Comfortable, flexible clothing and shoes with good grip, especially important for quick changes of direction.
Required
Outdoor essentials
Don't forget sunscreen and plenty of water, especially during longer sessions outside.
Outdoor
Indoor note
Check for a non-slip floor and sufficient ceiling height. Court shoes with good lateral stability are recommended.
Indoor
Court marking
Line tape, cones or chalk to mark the zones. Anything that makes the boundaries clear will work.
OutdoorIndoor
Products
The official DDC disc
Recommended for competition and serious training: the Wham-O DDC, the official tournament disc for Double Disc Court.
Official
Wham-O DDC Frisbee
The official competition disc for Double Disc Court: flat, precise, proven.
Official disc for DDC competitions
Approx. 23 cm diameter, flat profile for controlled throws
Optimised flight for precise play
Durable and robust for intensive training
Type
DDC disc
Diameter
approx. 23 cm
Use
Training & competition
Ready for your first serve?
Get the disc, mark out the court and get started with three friends.