How To Play Dodgeball | OFFICIAL RULES

Summary

This video explains the official World Dodgeball Federation rules for foam dodgeball. It covers the game's objective of winning sets by eliminating all opposing players, details about the 18x9 meter court, and gameplay, including the 'hard lines' rule, the opening rush, and live/dead ball rules. Players can block or catch balls to eliminate opponents or revive teammates. The video also introduces the advantage rule, sudden death mode, and a fun tip for dodging: 'just don't get hit.' Viewers are encouraged to explore the complete rulebook through a link provided.

Takeaways

• 🎯 Dodgeball is played by two teams who throw balls at each other while avoiding being hit.
• 🏆 The objective is to win the most sets in a match by eliminating all opposing players.
• 📏 A standard dodgeball court measures 18 meters by 9 meters, the same size as a volleyball court.
• 🚫 Players are eliminated if they touch the boundary line or any area outside the court.
• ⏱️ Matches last 40 minutes, divided into two 20-minute halves, with a 6v6 format in mixed leagues.
• 👩‍🤝‍👨 Teams in mixed leagues must have at least two females on each team.
• ⚡ During the opening rush, teams retrieve three balls from their side of the center line and activate them by crossing the activation line.
• 🛑 Players are eliminated if a live ball directly hits their body or clothing without touching the ground first.
• 🛡️ Players can block incoming balls using another ball but must retain control of the blocking ball and avoid being hit.
• ⏲️ Teams with the advantage must throw at least one ball within 10 seconds or forfeit their balls to the opposing team.

Q & A

What is the main objective of dodgeball according to the official rules?

The main objective of dodgeball is to win the most sets in a match. A team wins a set by eliminating all opposing players.

What are the dimensions of a standard dodgeball court?

A standard dodgeball court is 18 meters by 9 meters, which is the same size as a volleyball court.

What is the 'hard lines rule' in dodgeball?

The hard lines rule means that if any part of a player's body touches the boundary line or goes outside the boundary during gameplay, that player is eliminated.

How is a dodgeball match structured in terms of time and team format?

A dodgeball match consists of 40 minutes of gameplay, divided into two 20-minute halves. It is played in a 6v6 format, and in mixed league tournaments, at least two females must be on each team.

What happens during the 'opening rush' at the start of a dodgeball match?

During the opening rush, six foam balls are placed on the center line. Each team must collect the three balls on their right side, bring them behind the activation line to 'activate' them, and only then can the game begin.

How can a player be eliminated in dodgeball?

A player is eliminated if they are hit by a live ball that directly strikes any part of their body or clothing without first hitting the ground. The player must then move to the outbox.

What is considered a 'dead ball' in dodgeball?

A ball is considered 'dead' if it hits any surface that is not a live player, such as a dead player, the floor, or another ball in the air.

How does blocking work in dodgeball?

Players can use a ball in their possession to block an incoming live ball. To successfully block, they must retain control of the ball and avoid contact with the live ball. If they lose control of their ball, they are disarmed and eliminated.

What is the 'advantage' rule in dodgeball?

The advantage rule requires the team with more balls to throw at least one ball within 10 seconds, or they will forfeit all their balls to the opposing team. The referee determines which team has the advantage.

What happens during 'sudden death' in a dodgeball match?

In sudden death, which occurs when the final set extends beyond the time limit, players are not allowed to block. If any player successfully blocks a ball, they are eliminated.