Redball Shirts

• Redball Dodgeball shirts must be worn every game, including when wearing an outfit for the social theme.

Teams

• In general, teams will comprise of:
  • 8-9 males.
  • 3-4 females.
• Team compositions may change season-to-season depending on league numbers.

Minimum Players On Field

• Male: minimum 5 players.
• Female: minimum 2 players.
• If these minimums are not met, a number of points are given to the opposing team depending on how many players are available to play:
  • 4 males: 1 point.
  • 2 males: 2 points.
  • 1 female: 1 point.
  • 0 females: 2 points.

Substitutes

• If a team is missing players, they may take a sub from another team.
• Subs do not count toward player minimums.
• Subs may only be vetoed by the league commissioner.
  • The opposing team does not have a right-by-rule to deny a sub.
  • In the event the league commissioner is unavailable, refs are given veto power.
• Individuals who are not currently registered with the league may sub for a fee determined by the league commissioner.
• Subs are not permitted for the playoffs.

Team Captains

• Team captains should know the rules of the game and make sure their players follow them.
• Only team captains are allowed to interact with the refs

o This should be done during a timeout, between games or if the ref has stopped play.

Field

• The game may be played indoors or outdoors.
• The playing field shall be a rectangle divided into two equal sections by a center-line.
• The playing field shall have two attack lines running parallel to and 5 feet away from the center line.
• Boundaries:
  • Players may move up to the farthest attack line to throw.
    • Partially crossing this line results in a line warning for the entire team. Any player who crosses the line after this first warning is out.
    • Fully crossing this line results in an out, regardless of whether there was a line warning. If there was no line warning, a line warning is now issued.
    • Any throw made by a player who crosses this line is considered a live-ball as long as the playerÃ?¢??s foot was behind the line before the ball was released.
  • If playing outdoors, players who cross the sidelines are out.
    • Players may cross the backline in order to shag balls, however, they must also return to the field of play through this backline or they are out.

Equipment

• Ball size: 8' ball, inflated to 7'.
• Ball type: Soft rubber.
• Pinching:
  • Players will be given two warnings for pinching a ball.
  • After the second warning, pinching will result in an out.
  • Pinching is up to the refs discretion.

Match/Game Start

• Ball placement:
  • At the start of the first game of the match, 3 balls will be placed on the left and right side of the center line, with 1 ball placed in the middle.
  • For all subsequent games after the first, 4 balls will be placed on the side of the losing team from the prior game.
• Players must stand on their sides back line prior to the start of the game.
• Games begin after the refs announce 3-2-1 Dodgeball
• Opening rush:
  • Players may rush to the balls on their right.
  • If there is a center ball, it is available for any team to grab.
  • Ball activation:
    • A ball must be activated before it can be considered a live ball.
    • A ball must be carried or passed to within 5 feet of the back line before they are activated.

Gameplay

• 7 balls are used during the game.
• Ball control:
  • A team is considered to have ball majority if they have 4 or more balls.
  • Teams have 10 seconds to throw, toss, roll, etc. enough balls across the center line to no longer have ball majority.
    • Balls Over:
      • If a team fails to relinquish majority before 10 seconds then they must give all the balls to the opposing team. This is called balls over.
  • A team wins a game when all of the opposing team's players are out.
    • 1 point is then awarded to the winning team.
  • If only one man on each team remains, or one woman on each team remains, then a 1v1 will commence to determine the winner of the point.
    • If one man remains on one team and one woman on the other team, there is no 1v1 and the game will be played to normal completion.
  • The team with the most points at the end of regulation wins the match.

Regulation Time

• Match length: 40 minutes or 50 minutes.
  • Match length may change season-to-season.
• Half time:
  • Teams will switch sides after around half of regulation time has passed.
• End of regulation:
  • Matches separated by 1 or more points: the game ends.
  • Tied games:
    • Regular Season:
      • If less than half of the players remain for both teams, then the game will be played to completion.
      • If more than half of the players remain for both teams, the game ends and a 2v2 will commence. The winners of the 2v2 will win the match.
      • If time is not permitting then a game may end in a tie during the regular season, at the discretion of the league commissioner.
    • Playoffs:
      • The final game will be played to completion regardless of how many players remain.
  • Time outs:
    • Each team has one 30 second timeout for the match that may be called in-between games.
    • Refs may pause a game at any point for any reason
      • Examples (but not limited to):
        • Injuries.
        • To discuss a call with other refs.
      • Team's will resume play with the same number of balls as when play was paused.
        • Unless the refs make a call stating otherwise.

1v1 and 2v2

• 1v1 occurs when there is only one player remaining on both teams of the same sex.
  • If one man remains on one team and one woman remains on the other team, then 1v1 does not commence and the game will continue until normal conclusion.
• 2v2 occurs at the end of regulation in the event of a tie.
  • One man and one woman from each team will participate.
• Rules:
  • Each player starts with two balls.
    • These are the only balls that will be considered in play for the duration of the 1v1/2v2.
  • Players may only pick up and throw balls that were in play at the start of the 1v1/2v2.
    • Only players in the 1v1/2v2 may pick up balls. Teammates not in play may not shag balls.
  • Players may utilize the entire field; there is no penalty for crossing the throwing line.
  • A ball must be thrown in order for it to eliminate an opponent.
    • Tagging an opponent with a ball does not count as an out. The ball must be thrown.
    • If an opponent takes a ball from your hand then you are out.
• Simultaneous hits
  • This only applies during a 1v1 or if there is only one player from each side remaining during a 2v2
  • If neither player catches the ball, then the player that was hit first is out.
  • If the timing of the hits is too close to determine who was hit first, then the player who was hit by the ball that touches the ground first is out.
  • If neither of the above can be determined:
    • Redo the 1v1
    • Or for a 2v2, have the two remaining players play a 1v1, regardless of sex.

Outs

• You are out if:
  • You are hit by a live ball.
  • Your ball is caught.
  • Your foot fully crosses the farthest throw line.
  • Your foot partially crosses the farthest throw line after a line warning has been given to your team.
  • Your foot fully crosses the sideline of an outdoor field.
  • You block a ball into yourself.
  • You trap a ball on the ground.
  • A ref calls you out.
    • For any reason.
• You are not out if:
  • You are hit by a blocked or dead ball. (see blocking)
• Head shots:
  • You are out if a ball hits you in the head or face.
    • Unless you were standing straight up while not making any dodgeball moves.
      • Dodgeball moves:
        • Throwing
        • Catching
        • Dodging
        • Ducking
        • Dipping
        • Diving
        • Dodging
    • Shoulder/Chest:
      • If the ball hits your shoulder or chest in addition to your head or face, you are out no matter what.
  • Players who are out:
    • Players who are knocked out must exit the field and enter the out-line in the order in which they were knocked out.
    • If you skip the line or otherwise break the out-line order, your team will be deducted a point for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Sportsmanlike Conduct:
    • Players are expected to call themselves out if they are hit and not wait for a ref to call them out.
      • Repeated infractions can result in expulsion from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Unsportsmanlike conduct

• Unsportsmanlike conduct will first result in one warning.
• A penalty will be issued after the second unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Penalties:
  • Different penalties are used depending on the unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Player is called out:
    • Arguing with refs.
    • Throwing a non-activated ball on the opening rush at a defenseless player.
    • Using the out-line, goal posts, or anything other than a ball or active player as a shield.
    • Head shots.
      • Two warnings are given for head shots before a penalty is issued instead of one warning.
  • Player expulsion:
    • Not calling yourself out when obviously, blatantly hit by a ball.
      • This rule applies to blatant hits above the knee.
        • Does not apply to hits below the knee since a player may not know if the ball hit the ground first.
        • Does not apply to a ball skimming a player since a player may not feel being hit.
      • Blatant hit:
        • When a ball squarely hits a person.
    • Purposefully interfering with live balls while walking to the out-line.
    • Starting a physical altercation with players or refs.
    • Excessive or obscene taunting.
    • Arguing with a ref after already being called out for arguing with a ref in the match.
      • No warnings for this infraction since a warning was already issued for the prior infraction.
    • A sub may not replace an expelled player.
  • Point deduction:
    • Altering the out-line order

Live/Dead Balls

• Live balls:
  • A ball is live from the moment it is thrown or tossed, whether overhand or underhand.
• Dead balls: a ball is dead if:
  • It hits any player.
  • It hits any object or surface.
    • It hits another ball.
      • See blocking.
    • It hits the ground.
    • It hits the net (side or ceiling).
    • It hits the wall.
    • It hits a goal post.
    • It hits a boundary marker.
    • Etc
  • It is caught.

Blocking

• You may block an incoming ball with a ball you are holding.
• If you block a ball and it hits you, you are out.
• If you block a ball and you are able to catch it before it becomes dead from touching another surface, then it counts as a catch.
• If a blocked ball hits any object or player other than the player who blocked the ball, then the ball is dead.
  • Players hit by a ball that was blocked by a teammate are not out.

Catches

• Catching a ball brings in a teammate from the out line.
• If throw a ball that is caught, you are out.
• A ball is considered caught if the player uses their hands/body to secure the ball in firm control without the ball touching the ground in any way.
  • A ball is considered secured when a player is able to manipulate the ball without dropping it.
    • Once this milestone is reached the catch is finalized regardless of whether the ball subsequently leaves the player's possession.
• Traps are considered out.
  • A trap is when the ball hits the floor and the player at the same time.
• Re-entering the game from the outline:
  • The moment you take one step onto the field from the outline you are considered a live player and may be hit out.
  • Player must re-enter the game in the order they were thrown out or an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty will be called.
• Catch and out
  • If you catch a ball but are subsequently hit out, the catch still counts but you are out.
    • You cannot catch yourself back in.
  • You are out if you are unable to secure the ball before being hit.

Shagging Balls

• Definition: interacting with the balls other than blocking, catching, or throwing at an opposing player.
• Players who are out may not shag (roll, toss, throw, etc) balls to the other team.
  • Players who are out may shag balls to their own teammates.