Dodgeball Rules

Dodgeball rules (simple version)

• 2 teams of 6 players face off against each other with 6 balls in play at any time.

• Volley ball sized court, players cannot cross the centre line.

• The object of the game is to tag the other team out by hitting them with the ball.

• Players are eliminated from the game when they are hit with a ball, or a ball they throw is caught by another player, before it goes dead.

• A ball is considered dead when it hits the wall, ground or the net.

• The balls are foam, so they don’t hurt when you’re hit.

• Once all players of a team are eliminated, the remaining team earns a point and the court is reset for the next set.

• You can hold more than 1 ball, but pass them to your team mates to work together!

You are OUT/SAFE when:

• You are SAFE if the ball bounces off the ground, wall or ceiling before hitting you.

• You are SAFE if you block with a ball you are holding.

• If you catch a throw before it touches the ground, wall or ceiling,

  • You are SAFE

  • The thrower is OUT

  • You bring a team mate back to life (the first person to get out)

  • This also applies when anyone catches a deflection off a team mate

• If the ball hits you, 

  • you are OUT when the ball touches the ground, wall or ceiling.

• You are OUT if you step on any lines (back line, center line)

• You are OUT if you drop your blocking ball (disarmed!)

• You are OUT if you block but the ball touches your hands/fingers.

• You are OUT if your team mate blocks a ball into you.

• You are OUT if a ball hits your team mate and then hits you.

• Head shots are allowed but discouraged.

Starting the game

• You start the game by running for the 3 balls on the RIGHT hand side.

• The balls must pass the activation line (marked with cones) before you can throw at the other team.

• Watch this explanation of the Opening Rush (start from 0:43)