Rules of the Game

The game of Dodgeball is easy to play and easy to learn. Once you have mastered the fundamentals, Dream Dodgeball® takes it to another level with exciting variations on the classic game.

Basic Dodgeball Rules

1. Teams: Usually 2 teams of equal size (often 6 players each, but can be more or fewer).

2. Objective: Eliminate all players on the opposing team.

3. Court: Divided into two halves, one for each team. Players must stay on their side.

4. Starting: RushBalls start on the center line. At the signal, players rush to grab them.

5. Eliminations:

A player is out if:

They are hit by a live ball (thrown by the other team) and it is not caught.
Their thrown ball is caught by an opponent.
They step out of bounds.
They cross the center line.

6. Catching: Catching a live ball eliminates the thrower.A teammate may return from the out area when a catch is made (if playing with “return” rule).

7. Blocking: Players can use a ball in their hands to block incoming throws.If the ball you use to block is knocked from your hands and hits you, you're out.

8. Boundaries: Players must stay in bounds.Stepping over the center line or sidelines usually results in an out.

9. Live Ball: A ball is “live” until it hits the floor, wall, or ceiling. Only hits by live balls count for outs.

10. Winning: A team wins when all opponents are out.