Dodgeball Pick-up Etiquette - Part 1

As dodgeball grows pick-up groups are spontaneously forming at all levels. Some are for competition, some are for fun, but all should follow a basic set of etiquette principles. Read More

Dodgeball Pick-up Etiquette - Part 2

The Opening Rush - Issue 10 :: The Arm Fake

If the opposition doesn't know who has a ball, you can throw the arm fake attack as a distraction. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 9 :: Honesty is the Best Policy

As the saying goes, "It's only breaking the law if you get caught." A look at honest and its impact on the dodgeball court. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 8 :: Overlooked DWC Tips

Tips for those attending the 2010 Dodgeball World Championship. The fast approaching and dodgeballers from across the globe are preparing to descend on Las Vegas,be prepared. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 7 :: Trick Throws: Behind the Back

An effective behind the back throw will make you a more versatile and dangerous player. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 6 :: Foam Balls

I've heard them called many things, foam balls are a part of dodgeball culture that can't be ignored. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 5 :: You mean like the movie?

A first time experience at the Dodgeball World Championship. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 4 :: Dodgeball, Sexist?

Dodgeball equality, the Opening Rush examines if dodgeball is a sexist sport. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 3 :: Trenching

"Trenching" - a strategy where six players hold three balls with the Blockers crouched near the back line to protect their teammates. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 2 :: Basics 101

Below are some basic guidelines everyone MUST know to survive in the dodgeball trenches. Read More

The Opening Rush - Issue 1 :: Welcome

Welcome! To the Opening Rush, the NDL blog brought to you straight from the hearts and minds of the NDL pros. Read More

Crossfire Wins Doritos Dodgeball Championship

The UK fell victim to the US as the San Diego Crossfire defeated the Leeds Hawkeyes at the Doritos Dodgeball Championship. The event was held poolside at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. See the video highlights Read More

The New York Epic plays for the record books

The New York Epic, plays dodgeball for 24 hours and 2 minutes to set a Guinness World Record for "The Longest Dodgeball Marathon." Read More

NDL Professional players team up with Hanes

The NDL's Professional players featured in the latest Hanes "Look who we've got our Hanes on now." tv commercial. Read More

NDL nominated for the Horizon Awards

The National Dodgeball League was nominated in the category of Emerging Sports Property. This nomination was based on it's accomplishment over the past year. Read More

It's official, we have a band: Fatkid Dodgeball

The National Dodgeball League and Fatkid Dodgeball have joined forces to promote both dodgeball and music. Read More

A League Is Born

Three of the leading organizations in the rapidly growing dodgeball world have come together in a reorganization that will reshape the dodgeball landscape. Read More

$40,000 raised for Cancer Kids Fund at NDL Dodge-It Center

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. employees participated in the 2nd annual CHRW Dodgeball Tournament for Cancer Kids Fund. Read More

Artful Dodgers - Minnesota Score Article

How Minnesota is bouncing along with the sudden popularity of dodgeball. By Doug Frattallone Read More

Triple A, Dodges 60 Balls and 10,000 Fans in Atlanta

"I caught a ball from an unknown fan and fired it right back where it came from. The crowd exploded and now it was on!" Read More

Soups OUT and Dodgeball is IN

When the Shelby Fire Dept. was looking a for new fundraiser idea, dodgeball and the NDL provided the solution. Read More

Taking A Hit For Ryan's Hope

C.H. Robinson Worldwide sponsored the first DODGE THIS! Dodgeball Tournament, raise nearly $9000 to help build a new community playground in Collierville, Tennesse. Read More

The Ultimate College Weekend Rocked!

The bands were hot and the dodgeball was even hotter at the first-ever Ultimate College Weekend at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York. Read More

NDL In Charlotte, The Ultimate Mans Weekend

Charlotte, NC - It was another weekend full of dodgeball events for the National Dodgeball League. Read More

Ions take on the Blur in half time exhibition game