DODGEBALL — FOUR FLAVORS
Old-School Dodgeball
The dodgeball you grew up on. Center line, soft balls, two teams, lots of yelling. Clean hits put you out — catches put you back in.
- AGES
- 7+
- PLAYERS
- Up to 12 (6v6)
- INTENSITY
- Medium
- DURATION
- 5-minute rounds, best of 5
HOW YOU WIN
Eliminate the opposing team before the buzzer. If both teams have players left, the team with more players wins the round.
Full rules
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01
Setup
Six soft balls on the center line. Two teams start with their backs to their own end wall. Marshall blows the whistle — everyone sprints for the line.
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02
Throws
Throw a ball, hit an opponent on the torso, arms, or legs — they're out. Sit on the bench at the side rail. Headshots don't count and the thrower gets a warning from the Marshall.
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03
Catches
Catch an incoming throw clean (no bounce) and (a) the thrower is out, AND (b) one of your benched teammates comes back in. First in, first back. This is the move that swings rounds.
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04
The line
Don't cross the center line. If you step over while throwing, the throw doesn't count and you're out. Marshall watches the line like a hawk.
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05
Blocks
Hold a ball, use it to block an incoming throw. Drop the ball during a block, though, and you're out. So watch your grip — it's a real skill.
Pro tips
- TIP
Don't be the first to rush the line — you'll get picked off. Send 2, hang 4 back for defense.
- TIP
Catch one ball, score two players (out + back-in). High-leverage play.
- TIP
Save your ammo for the back half of the round when the floor's thinner.
- TIP
When you're down to 1v3, accept it gracefully and dodge for the buzzer.
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5500 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21703
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