Dodgeball Soft Court Quiz

1. A player blocks a throw with a ball they are holding. The impact of the block causes them to lose control of their ball. They are:

In

Out

When a player blocks a throw with the ball they are holding and loses control of it, they are considered "out". This is because losing control of the ball indicates that the player did not successfully catch or maintain possession of it, which in turn means that they did not successfully block the throw. Therefore, the player is deemed "out" in this situation.

Explanation

When a player blocks a throw with the ball they are holding and loses control of it, they are considered "out". This is because losing control of the ball indicates that the player did not successfully catch or maintain possession of it, which in turn means that they did not successfully block the throw. Therefore, the player is deemed "out" in this situation.

2. A player is standing upright and they get hit in the face with a ball. There are:

In

Out

The correct answer is "In" because when a player is standing upright and gets hit in the face with a ball, the ball goes into the player's face.

Explanation

The correct answer is "In" because when a player is standing upright and gets hit in the face with a ball, the ball goes into the player's face.

3. If you are behind the cones and a ball hits them you are:

In

Out

In, as long as you are retrieving a ball

If you are behind the cones and a ball hits them, you are considered "In" as long as you are retrieving a ball. This means that you are still actively participating in the game and are involved in the play. Being "In" implies that you are within the designated playing area and are engaged in the activity.

Explanation

If you are behind the cones and a ball hits them, you are considered "In" as long as you are retrieving a ball. This means that you are still actively participating in the game and are involved in the play. Being "In" implies that you are within the designated playing area and are engaged in the activity.

4. If a player is using a ball to block and they block a ball into themselves they are:

In

Out

If a player is using a ball to block and they block a ball into themselves, they are considered "Out." This means that they have made an error or mistake in the game by unintentionally hitting the ball towards themselves, resulting in a loss of points or a turn.

Explanation

If a player is using a ball to block and they block a ball into themselves, they are considered "Out." This means that they have made an error or mistake in the game by unintentionally hitting the ball towards themselves, resulting in a loss of points or a turn.

5. The headless horseman rule applies when

You are bent over, and, if your head was removed, the ball still would have hit you

When the Billy West rule is in effect

When there are 3 players left on each team

When the player is wearing glasses

The headless horseman rule applies when you are bent over and if your head was removed, the ball still would have hit you. This suggests that the rule is designed to protect players who are in a vulnerable position and would have been hit by the ball regardless of whether their head was present or not. It implies that the rule takes into consideration the player's body position and the trajectory of the ball to determine if they should be considered out or not.

Explanation

The headless horseman rule applies when you are bent over and if your head was removed, the ball still would have hit you. This suggests that the rule is designed to protect players who are in a vulnerable position and would have been hit by the ball regardless of whether their head was present or not. It implies that the rule takes into consideration the player's body position and the trajectory of the ball to determine if they should be considered out or not.

6. A player deflects a throw using a ball, but the ball hits their face. The player is

In

Out

The player is "Out" because in most sports, if the ball hits a player's face while attempting to deflect a throw, it is considered a failed attempt and the player is deemed "Out".

Explanation

The player is "Out" because in most sports, if the ball hits a player's face while attempting to deflect a throw, it is considered a failed attempt and the player is deemed "Out".

7. Drinking is:

Heavily encouraged at Together in Motion and at the bar

Heavily encouraged at the bar

Not allowed at Together in Motion, but encouraged at the bar

For the heathens!

The correct answer is not allowed at Together in Motion, but encouraged at the bar. This means that drinking is prohibited at Together in Motion, but it is encouraged at the bar.

Explanation

The correct answer is not allowed at Together in Motion, but encouraged at the bar. This means that drinking is prohibited at Together in Motion, but it is encouraged at the bar.

8. The Billy West Rule states that:

If one or both knees are bent like a baseball catcher or on the ground, head shots count

The Billy West Rule states that if one or both knees are bent like a baseball catcher or on the ground, the ball becomes an extension of your body. This means that any headshots made while in this position will count as valid shots.

Explanation

The Billy West Rule states that if one or both knees are bent like a baseball catcher or on the ground, the ball becomes an extension of your body. This means that any headshots made while in this position will count as valid shots.

9. If a ball hits off of a teammate or an object, and then is caught by someone else, the result is:

The thrower is out, and teammate comes back in

A teammate comes back in, thrower is safe

Nothing

The thrower is out, but a teammate may not come back in

If a ball hits off of a teammate or an object, and then is caught by someone else, the result is "Nothing". This means that there are no consequences or changes in the game. The thrower is not out, and no teammate is coming back in. The play continues as normal without any penalties or alterations.

Explanation

If a ball hits off of a teammate or an object, and then is caught by someone else, the result is "Nothing". This means that there are no consequences or changes in the game. The thrower is not out, and no teammate is coming back in. The play continues as normal without any penalties or alterations.

10. The Douche Bag Rule is

The primary rule and players should mainly self referee

A funny rule to say

In place for rare times that a referee does not see a play

A great excuse for everyone to yell at each other!

The Douche Bag Rule is in place for rare times that a referee does not see a play. This means that if a referee misses a certain play or call, the players can self-referee and make decisions on their own. It serves as a backup rule to ensure fairness and maintain the flow of the game in situations where the referee's judgment is not available.

Explanation

The Douche Bag Rule is in place for rare times that a referee does not see a play. This means that if a referee misses a certain play or call, the players can self-referee and make decisions on their own. It serves as a backup rule to ensure fairness and maintain the flow of the game in situations where the referee's judgment is not available.