Adult Dodge Ball
- Two teams, each team gets ten players per round
- Substitutions may be made between rounds only
- Each team may set their own formations but there must be at least 3 players within 10 yards of the dividing line
- Players must never cross the dividing line
- First team to completely eliminate the opposing team wins that round; first team to win 10 rounds wins the match
- To eliminate a player you must hit him with a ball or catch a ball he has thrown
- Once a player is hit he must sit on the sidelines for the remainder of the round
- If a teammate catches an opposing player's throw he may designate one teammate who is out to return to the game
- Players who hit someone in the head must sit out the current round and the following round, with no substitution
Note: a regulation dodge ball is a rubber ball 8 and 1/2 inches in diameter.
Childrens Dodge Ball
- Divide 16 to 30 children into two teams
- One team forms a circle; the other team stands inside the circle
- Players forming the circle throw the ball at the players inside the circle
- Players inside the circle should run around and "dodge" the ball, trying to not get hit
- Hitting someone in the head doesn't count
- Only players in the outside circle may throw and catch the ball
- Players who get hit join the outside circle to begin throwing the ball at players in the inside circle
- The last player in the inside circle is the winner
Tip: for children use a soccer ball or beach ball for a lower impact.
