The Basics

Quadball has a unique set of rules that includes elements from rugby, basketball, and dodgeball. A roster consists of 21 athletes with six to seven players per team on the field at any one time. The four-maximum rule of quadball states that, at most, there can be four players of the same gender on pitch at one time.

Each end of the pitch features three hoops of varying heights on which the chasers and keepers score. Each player must be mounted on a broom when in play.

MLQ has at least seven officials per game: a head referee, two assistant referees, two goal referees, a flag referee, and a flag runner.

The Positions

Quadball has four unique positions.

Chasers (white) throw one ball through the opposite team’s hoops to score goals worth 10 points each.

Beaters (black) throw the other three balls at the opposing team to “knock them out” and make them return to their hoops. If a player is “beat” they must drop the ball they are holding.

Keepers (green) guard the hoops from opposing chasers and act as a fourth chaser on offense.

Seekers (yellow) catch the flag runner to earn points.

The Balls

A game of quadball involves two types of balls.

One quadball: a slightly-deflated volleyball thrown through the hoops by chasers and keepers

Three dodgeballs: slightly-deflated and thrown at other players by beaters