How to Play

Teams and Players

Danball is usually played by two teams, each with three players on the field at a time. Free substitution is allowed, but only when play has been stopped.

The Street

The game is played on a 100-foot stretch of street, normally asphalt - or concrete-paved. The 20-foot area in the centre of the street is called 'no man's land.' Goal lines are at both ends of the 100-foot section of street. The goal lines and the edges of no man's land are usually marked with pavement chalk.

Equipment

Players use Dansticks to hit the Danball. Any object that can be easily carried by a player and used in the game without great risk to other players can be used as a Danstick. The Danball is normally made of plastic or rubber, and is spherical, from 12 inches to 18 inches in diameter. Kicking and handling of the Danball are not allowed.

Beginning Play and Scoring

Play begins with teams facing each other, standing on opposite sides of the field outside no man's land. One team serves the ball to the other by hitting it across no man's land. None of the players may enter no man's land until the ball has passed through to the other side. After that, all players may roam freely about the field.

Each team attempts to advance the ball past the opposing team and across the goal line by striking the ball and passing it among teammates. When one team scores a point, play is halted and the ball is served again, at the discretion of the scoring team. Play continues until one team has scored at least 10 points and holds a lead of at least 2 points.