Dodgeball is a team sport where two opposing teams attempt to throw balls and hit opponents while not being hit themselves. There is evidence that dodgeball began in Africa by throwing rocks as a training exercise for warriors. Today, Dodgeball is played both recreationally and in leagues, and is comprised of three versions including an elimination game, a timed game, and a scored game based on hits or points. Rubber or dense foam balls are typically used, and players can attempt to win the game by gaining hits on opposing individuals, or by successfully eliminating all players of the opposing team.

What are the 5 Ds of dodgeball?

There are many speculations on the five Ds of dodgeball, many believe that dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. While others believe that the fifth D stands for “deflect”. Dodging is a key factor in the sport, but is it really that important that we need to mention it twice? That’s the key question.

Who invented dodgeball?

Dodgeball originated in Africa over 200 years ago simulating the dodgeball we play today, but in a brutal way: the form of dodgeball played in Africa was used for warriors to get stronger and develop endurance since they used large rocks as dodgeballs.

What are the rules of dodgeball?

Players start equal distance of the dodgeballs, players cannot kick the dodgeballs, once hit with a dodgeball you must get out if you catch a dodgeball the person who threw it is out and a player for your team comes back in to play.

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8.5” | 21.59 cm (Diameter)
14 oz | 410 g
Dodgeball
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DodgeballPerspective view of a 3D model of a DodgeballPerspective view of a 3D model of a Dodgeball
25’ | 7.62 m
50’ | 15.24 m
1250 ft² | 116 m²
Dodgeball Court - Elite
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Dodgeball Court - EliteView of an Elite Dodgeball Court in 3D available for downloadView of an Elite Dodgeball Court in 3D available for download
30’ | 9.14 m
60’ | 18.29 m
1800 ft² | 167 m²
Dodgeball Court - WDBF
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Dodgeball Court - WDBFPerspective view of a 3D model of a Dodgeball Court (WDBF)Perspective view of a 3D model of a Dodgeball Court (WDBF)
Dodgeball Court - WDBF
Scaled illustration of a Dodgeball Court (WDBF) compared to other sports courts

A WDBF Dodgeball Court is the internationally defined area of play for a game of Dodgeball. Commonly played on an indoor basketball or tennis court, dodgeball courts are defined by end lines and side lines, with an attack line at the front of the play zone that cannot be passed. The neutral zone is split in half by the court centerline, and is the area just beyond the attack line. Dodgeball can be played on both outdoor and indoor courts with some dodgeball courts even being located on sandy beaches.

WDBF Dodgeball Courts have an overall length of 60’ (18.29 ), width of 30’ (9.14 m), and have a total area of 1800 ft² (167 m²). The neutral zone in WDBF Dodgeball is 4’ (1.22 m) wide with attack lines set 10’ (3.05 m) from the center. Clearances of 6’ (182.9 cm) on the sides, and 3’ (91.4 cm) on the ends should be provided to accommodate the referee and queuing areas.

Top view drawing of a WDBF Dodgeball Court measured with length and width
A WDBF Dodgeball Court is the internationally defined area of play for a game of Dodgeball. Commonly played on an indoor basketball or tennis court, dodgeball courts are defined by end lines and side lines, with an attack line at the front of the play zone that cannot be passed.

WDBF Dodgeball Courts have an overall length of 60’ (18.29 ), width of 30’ (9.14 m), and have a total area of 1800 ft² (167 m²). The neutral zone in WDBF Dodgeball is 4’ (1.22 m) wide with attack lines set 10’ (3.05 m) from the center. Clearances of 6’ (182.9 cm) on the sides, and 3’ (91.4 cm) on the ends should be provided to accommodate the referee and queuing areas.

Top view drawing of a WDBF Dodgeball Court measured with length and width
Dodgeball Court - WDBF
Height:
Width:
30’ | 9.14 m
Length:
60’ | 18.29 m
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Weight:
Area:
1800 ft² | 167 m²

Neutral Zone Width: 4’ | 1.22 m
Attack Line: 10’ | 3.05 m (From Center)
Queue Area Size: 12’ x 3’ | 365.8 x 91.4 cm
Side Clearance: 6’ | 182.9 cm
End Clearance: 3’ | 91.4 cm
Overall Area (Clearance): 2772 ft² | 258 m²
Surface Materials: Best available surface

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Dodgeball Court (WDBF) plan

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Dodgeball
Group of scaled illustrations of various sporting balls compared to the Dodgeball

A Dodgeball is the ball used to play the game Dodgeball and is thrown by a player with the aim of hitting the opposing player. The most common type of Dodgeball is made out of “no-sting” rubber, foam, or cloth. The World Dodgeball Federation typically uses foam balls during their championships. Generally, 5 to 6 Dodgeballs are used during a game of Dodgeball. A Dodgeball is available in 3 different sizes. The smallest is the primary size Dodgeball followed by the junior size Dodgeball, and then leading to the standard size Dodgeball. Dodgeballs are available in a variety of colors.

Dodgeballs have a diameter of 8.5” (21.59 cm) and circumference of 26.7” (67.82 cm). The mass of a Dodgeball is 14 oz (410 g) with a pressure between 1.6-1.8 psi (11-12.4 kPa).

Measured illustration of a Dodgeball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
A Dodgeball is the ball used to play the game Dodgeball and is thrown by a player with the aim of hitting the opposing player. The most common type of Dodgeball is made out of “no-sting” rubber, foam, or cloth. The World Dodgeball Federation typically uses foam balls during their championships.

Dodgeballs have a diameter of 8.5” (21.59 cm) and circumference of 26.7” (67.82 cm). The mass of a Dodgeball is 14 oz (410 g) with a pressure between 1.6-1.8 psi (11-12.4 kPa).

Measured illustration of a Dodgeball dimensioned with overall diameter and circumference
Dodgeball
Height:
8.5” | 21.59 cm (Diameter)
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Length:
Depth:
Weight:
14 oz | 410 g
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Circumference: 26.7” | 67.82 cm
Pressure: 1.6-1.8 psi | 11-12.4 kPa

Materials: Textured rubber

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Dodgeball Elevations (various)

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Dodgeball Court - Elite
Front elevation illustrations of Dodgeball Court (Elite) with players

Elite Dodgeball is a North American variant of the game of Dodgeball played on a slightly smaller court than a WDBF Dodgeball game. Defined by two attack or play zones and a neutral zone, dodgeball courts are defined by end lines and side lines, with an attack line at the front of the play zone that cannot be passed. The neutral zone is split in half by the court centerline, and is the area just beyond the attack line. Dodgeball is commonly played on an indoor basketball court or tennis court, but the game can be played on both outdoor and indoor courts.

Elite Dodgeball Courts have an overall length of 50’ (15.24 m), width of 25’ (7.62 m), and have a total area of 1250 ft² (116 m²). The neutral zone in Elite Dodgeball is 10’ (3.05 m). Clearances of 6’ (182.9 cm) on the sides, and 3’ (91.4 cm) on the ends should be provided to accommodate the referee and the queuing areas.

Measured plan illustration of an Elite Dodgeball Court dimensioned with overall length and width
Elite Dodgeball is a North American variant of the game of Dodgeball played on a slightly smaller court than a WDBF Dodgeball game. Defined by two attack or play zones and a neutral zone, dodgeball courts are defined by end lines and side lines, with an attack line at the front of the play zone.

Elite Dodgeball Courts have an overall length of 50’ (15.24 m), width of 25’ (7.62 m), and have a total area of 1250 ft² (116 m²). The neutral zone in Elite Dodgeball is 10’ (3.05 m). Clearances of 6’ (182.9 cm) on the sides, and 3’ (91.4 cm) on the ends should be provided to accommodate the referee and the queuing areas.

Measured plan illustration of an Elite Dodgeball Court dimensioned with overall length and width
Dodgeball Court - Elite
Height:
Width:
25’ | 7.62 m
Length:
50’ | 15.24 m
Depth:
Weight:
Area:
1250 ft² | 116 m²

Neutral Zone Width: 10’ | 3.05 m
Queue Area Size: 12’ x 3’ | 365.8 x 91.4 cm
Side Clearance: 6’ | 182.9 cm
End Clearance: 3’ | 91.4 cm
Overall Area (Clearance): 2072 ft² | 193 m²
Surface Materials: Best available surface

Drawings include:
Dodgeball Court (Elite) plan, side elevation (players)

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