The following is an introduction to the rules of Dodgeball, as printed in the Official Rule Book. You can buy the full Dodgeball pack including a ball and the Official Rule Book by visiting our shop. If you have questions regarding the rules please email us at info@shokk.co.uk

The Team

Teams will be made up of 6-10 players. Six(6) players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts or in the case of injury.

The Field

The game may be played indoors or outdoors. The playing field shall be a rectangle at least 50 ft long and at least 30 ft wide, divided into two (2) equal sections by a center-line and attack-lines 3m from, and parallel to the centerline.

Ideal Measurements

60’ x 30’ – Identical to a volleyball court playing area.

The Equipment

The official ball used in tournament and league play will be an 8" rubber-coated foam ball.

Objectives

The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be done by:

1. Hitting an opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.

2. Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.

Definition: LIVE: A ball that has been thrown and has not touched anything, including the floor/ground, another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, etc)

Boundaries

During play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave the boundaries through their end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also return through their end-line.

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