The Basics
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The TeamTeams will be made up of 6-10 players. Six players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts or in the case of injury.
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The FieldThe playing field will be divided into two equal sections by a center-line and attack-lines 3 meters from, and parallel to, the centerline.
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The GameThe object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them “OUT”. This may be done by:
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BoundariesDuring play, all players must remain within the boundary lines. Players may leave the boundaries through their end-line only to retrieve stray balls. They must also return through their end-line.
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The Opening RushGame begins by placing the dodgeballs along the center line – 3 on one side of the center hash and 3 on the other. Players then take a position behind their end line. At the sound of a horn, teams may approach the centreline to retrieve the balls. This sound officially starts the contest. Teams may only retrieve the 3 balls to their right of the center hash. Once a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.
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Timing & Winning the GameThe first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 3-minute time limit has been established for each “contest.” Every game will consist of 3 contests, with each contest being worth 1 point for the winner.
If neither team has been eliminated at the end of the 3 minutes, the team with the greater number of players remaining will be declared the winner. |
Time Outs & SubsEach team will be allowed one (1) 30 second timeout per game. At this time a team may substitute players into the game
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5-Second ViolationIn order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all 6 balls on their side of the court for more than 5 seconds.
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Rule enforcement.Honour system rules apply.
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