Points are scored when a player throws the disc through the front of the goal and the receiver catches the disc in the end zone. Goaltimate has six players per team. Four are in play, with two remaining in the substitution box. The game starts from behind the clear line when a defensive player taps the disc held by an offensive player. The offensive player establishes a pivot foot, similar to basketball, then throws the disc to a teammate within the field of play.
Possession is maintained as long as the throws are completed.
When throwing the disc from player to player, a number of spectacular and creative throws are used in order to penetrate the goal. Meanwhile, the defense is trying to intercept the disc or knock the disc down for an incomplete pass and a turnover. Stalling happens after the defensive player counts aloud to five. Each goal counts for 1 point, with 2 points being awarded for goals thrown from behind the clear line. After a score, the offense maintains possession and must work the disc back to the clear line in order to advance for another score.