The official ruleset for USA Dodgeball has been updated for the 2025 season! These changes aim to enhance gameplay, improve fairness, and ensure the sport continues to evolve at the highest level. Updates were made based on player feedback, competitive analysis, and a commitment to safety and inclusivity, as well as to further align with the ...

The main objective in dodgeball is to eliminate all members of the opposing team by throwing the ball at them. Plays must dodge the ball to remain in the game and the team who manages to eliminate all of their opponent’s first are deemed the winners.

These are official WDBF rules for foam & cloth format Dodgeball. The official rules document posted here is the current active guide for the sport of Dodgeball and will be used in all WDBF sanctioned events from the “Date Last Revised” posted.

Dodgeball is a self-regulated game that relies on the honor system. Knowing the rules helps alleviate any frustrations or misunderstandings on and off the court. Referees are provided to keep the game moving, ensure player safety, rule on unclear plays and settle disputes.

This simple-cum-detailed guide covers Dodgeball’s brief history, equipment, complete rules, step-by-step guide on how to play dodgeball, scoring systems & rules for faults, substitutions & revival.

Dodgeball is a popular team sport played by hitting opponents with a ball while avoiding being hit. The game is known for its fast-paced action and requires agility, strategy, and teamwork. Here's how to play:

Starting a set with 1 less player on court. The Playing Area is a flat rectangular area that includes the playing court, free space, queue area, penalty area, and substitution area. It should be enclosed by barriers or netting on all four sides to prevent balls from exiting.

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Five players is the minimum needed to start a game. All players must wear non-marking court shoes. No jewelry is allowed on a player (jewelry discovered on a player during a game results in the player being declared out). A forfeit will be declared if a team does not have a minimum of 4 players present one minute after the scheduled start time.

The aim of dodgeball is to eliminate the opposing players from the game by hitting them with a live ball, or by catching live balls that have been thrown by the opposition. To start a game, each player must be touching their respective back net with at least one foot.