Dodgeball Skill Levels
What Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced mean in dodgeball.
Read all three and pick the one that fits you best. If you match one level well and the next only partly, pick the lower one. A team at the right level is more fun than one where you're stretched.
Note: Most rec leagues offer recreational play only, so Advanced here means a very experienced rec player.
You're probably a Beginner if you…
- Haven't played since school, or are new to league dodgeball
- Throw with more hope than aim
- Usually get out by dodging late rather than catching
- Are still learning the rules: catches, headshots, when you can come back in
- Are mainly here for the fun and the social side
You're probably Intermediate if you…
- Have played a season or more of league dodgeball
- Throw accurately at a chosen target
- Catch some balls thrown at you, and block with a ball you're holding
- Know the rules well
- Play with your team: coordinated throws, keeping balls on your side
You're probably Advanced if you…
- Have played many seasons and know the strategy
- Throw hard and accurately, including timed team throws
- Catch reliably, even hard throws
- Know when to push the pace and when to hold balls
- Help newer players learn the rules and tactics