Opening rush
All players start behind their back line; balls sit on the centre line and players race for them at the whistle.
WSBF sports
Skate Dodgeball
Dodge, catch and eliminate on skates
Roller Dodgeball is a modern team sport played on inline or quad skates, combining speed, agility, reaction and tactical skill. Teams dodge the ball and eliminate opponents according to set rules.
Skate Dodgeball
Key facts
- Players
- 5 on court + up to 5 substitutes
- Court
- 18–20 × 9–10 m
- Balls
- 3 to 5 per match
- Ball
- 20–22 cm, 180–220 g, soft foam
- Match
- 3 rounds of 3–5 minutes
- Equipment
- Helmet, knee, elbow and wrist guards
Skate Dodgeball
Rule highlights
Elimination
A player is out when hit directly by the ball, when the ball touches the ground before a catch, or when leaving the court.
The catch
Catching a ball before it touches the ground eliminates the thrower and brings a teammate back into play.
Winning
A round is won by eliminating all opponents or leading on players when time ends; draws go to a golden round.
Fouls
Minor fouls earn a warning. Deliberate or dangerous acts, or playing without safety gear, mean immediate dismissal.
Officials
A chief referee, two assistant referees and an optional scorer manage each match.
Official
Official rule book
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