Official Rules
THE
TEAM
Teams will be made up of 4-6 players. Four players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts, in between rounds, or in the case of injury.
THE FIELD
The game may be played indoors or outdoors. The playing field shall be a rectangle at least 50 ft long and at least 30 ft wide, divided into two equal sections by a center-line and attack-lines , 3m from, and parallel to the centerline.
IDEAL MEASUREMENTS:
60’ x 30’ – Identical to a volleyball court.
THE EQUIPMENT
The official ball used in tournament play will be an 8 " rubber-coated foam ball.
THE GAME
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be done by:
another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, etc)
BOUNDARIES
During 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.
THE OPENING RUSH
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the center line, 2 on one side of the center hash and 2)on the other. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. This signal officially starts the contest. Teams may only retrieve the 2 balls totheir right of the center hash. Once a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.
TIMING AND WINNING A GAME
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 3-minute time limit has been established for each contest. 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. Details on overtime can be found in the NADA Rule Book.
TIME-OUTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Each team will be allowed one 30 second timeout per game. At this time a team may substitute players into the game.
5-SECOND VIOLATION
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all four (4) balls on their side of the court for more than 5 seconds. This also applies to tied teams. More details can be found in the NADA Rule Book
RULE ENFORCEMENT
Rules will be enforced primarily by the "honor system"*. Players will be expected to rule whether or not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be supervised by a court referee. The court referee’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree.
THE COURT REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL - NO EXCEPTIONS.
N.A.D.A. Code of Conduct
Teams will be made up of 4-6 players. Four players will compete on a side; others will be available as substitutes. Substitutes may enter the game only during timeouts, in between rounds, or in the case of injury.
THE FIELD
The game may be played indoors or outdoors. The playing field shall be a rectangle at least 50 ft long and at least 30 ft wide, divided into two equal sections by a center-line and attack-lines , 3m from, and parallel to the centerline.
IDEAL MEASUREMENTS:
60’ x 30’ – Identical to a volleyball court.
THE EQUIPMENT
The official ball used in tournament play will be an 8 " rubber-coated foam ball.
THE GAME
The object of the game is to eliminate all opposing players by getting them "OUT". This may be done by:
- Hitting an
opposing player with a LIVE thrown ball below the shoulders.
another ball, another player, official or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, etc)
- Catching a LIVE ball thrown by your opponent before it touches the ground.
BOUNDARIES
During 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.
THE OPENING RUSH
Game begins by placing the dodgeballs along the center line, 2 on one side of the center hash and 2)on the other. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the official, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. This signal officially starts the contest. Teams may only retrieve the 2 balls totheir right of the center hash. Once a ball is retrieved it must be taken behind the attack-line before it can be legally thrown.
TIMING AND WINNING A GAME
The first team to legally eliminate all opposing players will be declared the winner. A 3-minute time limit has been established for each contest. 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. Details on overtime can be found in the NADA Rule Book.
TIME-OUTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Each team will be allowed one 30 second timeout per game. At this time a team may substitute players into the game.
5-SECOND VIOLATION
In order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all four (4) balls on their side of the court for more than 5 seconds. This also applies to tied teams. More details can be found in the NADA Rule Book
RULE ENFORCEMENT
Rules will be enforced primarily by the "honor system"*. Players will be expected to rule whether or not a hit was legal or whether they were legally eliminated. All contests will be supervised by a court referee. The court referee’s responsibility will be to rule on any situation in which teams cannot agree.
THE COURT REFEREE’S DECISION IS FINAL - NO EXCEPTIONS.
N.A.D.A. Code of Conduct
- Understand, appreciate and abide by the rules of the game.
- Respect
the integrity and judgment of game officials and N.A.D.A staff.
- Respect
your opponent and congratulate them in a courteous manner following each match
whether in victory or defeat.
- Be
responsible for your actions and maintain self-control.
- Do not taunt or bait
opponents and refrain from using foul or abusive language