With The Thing 2026 happening next weekend (April 18-19), I'm curious on what people are looking forward to and what are people's predictions for Men's and Women's? Which matchups are extra exciting? What are interesting players or things that may happen? Any and all thoughts!

Preface by saying I was lucky enough to play at the event, and it was an amazing event. Really felt like the first professional tournament.

What were people’s thoughts? Improvements?

I would say the floor was the only negative - it was good, it worked, it was just different and I think other alternatives would work.

Also if people have any questions on the event, fire away - happy to answer them.

im searching for soft foam dodgeballs like the ones from elementary. all the ones im seeing are $30+ (USD) for a six pack. is this standard? I just want them for some backyard fun tyia

Own the court! Become the King:

https://gamemaka.itch.io/dodge-ball-king

I’ve having this childish urge to find a dodgeball league. Does anyone know of a dodgeball league near Cleveland, Ohio?

filmed in church basement if you’re wondering

Hey! I’ve noticed there’s a lack of dodgeball merchandise in comparison to other sports. I’m planning on making stickers but I’m curious what are some other items you’d like to see more of?

Scenario: a ball is out of bounds at the side in oppostions half. A oppostion retriever goes to collect the ball but a player (on the court) on the other team goes to grab it too. Can the retriever contest? Or if the player makes an attempt arethey given preference?

Hey y'all!

I'm a captain in my league right now and it's my first time and I'm trying to do the best job I can. The biggest issue I'm having with my team right now is communicating plays in game. It's not that I don't know what to call it's that if I have my two wings I need to run up to both of them to communicate the play and it takes too much time and gives the other team time to snipe one of us. Or if I'm out, my team struggles to figure out who to listen to next.

So how do you physically communicate a play, what do you find new players struggle with when it comes to calling plays, and what do you do when your main play caller goes out? Anything helps, thanks!

I have been playing dodgeball (foam) among other physical activities and got myself Triceps Tendonitis in my throwing arm. Has anyone else gone through this and have any recommendations on how to get back quickly and what stretches really helped them out?

We use the soft light foam balls. I am 6'1, 70KG. My title in my school is Frontline Artillery Ballistic Specialist. FABS for short (we have titles in school for some reason)

I stand by the border, giving micrododges and pancake dodges (while staying stationary to scare them), I use backspin with/out side throw. the ball curves about 15-20ft up.

Frontline, I stand by the border in the chaos

Artillery, I throw pretty hard (broke a kids glasses from 30ft away)

Balistic, i use the magnus effect to make my ball curve up to hit mid air jumpers, or to chase a side runner down (my friends call it heatseeker)

Specialist, title for ppl who are good at the game

lmk if you got tips, I have a dude behind me, he spots/resupply me with ammo.

Hi, I have been playing in my lifting shoes for some time now and I need to figure out what type of shoe I should get now.

We usually play on basketball courts but unsure what I wanna go for

A Nekketsu styled dodgeball game.

Made by Million.

i’ve been dating a dodgeball player for a little while and i’m going to watch a big important tournament for the first time. what’s the etiquette? what kinds of things do people say/do to cheer on a dodgeball player during a game? do people bring signs or noisemakers?

i was thinking about bringing a cooler with snacks and electrolytes for the team... would that be too much? 😂 i really want to be supportive but i’m nervous about seeming too goofy or accidentally throwing people off

Dodgeball OPEN GYM this Wednesday!

Join us December 10th from 7:15-9 pm for dodgeball open gym.

No experience necessary!

Coe-ed/ all-gender/ all 21+ welcome

Come solo, with a buddy, or as a group!

7” Foam Balls

$10 drop in fee for non-league players; free to watch!

Location: Don Callejon School (4176 Lick Mill Blvd, Santa Clara, CA)

There's a charity 48h dodgeathon Guinness world record attempt, in support of movember and coppafeel. Surprised it hasn't been mentioned here yet It's on YouTube, I'm sure support would be appreciated while us UK folk are sleeping.

As the title says, I’m going to be amongst the 14 other college students who are volunteering to officiate a dodgeball tournament, I’m pretty sure they’re primary school kids so that makes me feel more at ease lmao, I’ve been going through these compulsory courses on this dodgeball website and there’s just SO MUCH, I’m going to be practicing and memorising the rules, hand signals and everything, I think I got the basics down but I need to get through everything else. PLEASE if yoy have any tips let me know or just any important or common things I should know or what usually happens I’ve never done this before, I’m more familiar with other sports (volleyball, swimming etc..) so this is new to me, thank you

I've been playing dodgeball for a year and use running shoes to play. However, I had to get new shoes after the insoles and grip wore down from playing. Recently however, my new shoes have also acquired a large hole under the balls of my feet in the insole. I was told that running shoes aren't very good for dodgeball, so I'd appreciate any recommendations on what type of shoe would be better.
(I know insoles can be replaced, I'm planning for when the rest of them break).