A team-based sport where players throw balls at each other, trying to hit opponents or catch thrown balls to eliminate them. The game promotes physical activity, strategy, and teamwork. DODGEBALL
EQUIPMENT Lightweight foam or rubber balls, and usually 7-10 inches in diameter.
RULES 1. Gameplay: Two teams, usually 6-10 players each, face each other in a designated playing area. 2. Objective: Eliminate all opposing players by hitting them with a ball or catching a ball thrown by an opponent. 3. Game duration: Typically 3-5 minutes, or until one team is eliminated. 4. Boundaries: Players must stay within the designated playing area.
5. Ball possession: Players can hold only one ball at a time. 6. Throwing: Players can throw balls at opponents, but not at referees or spectators. 7. Catching: If a player catches a thrown ball, the opponent who threw it is eliminated. 8. Elimination: Players hit by a ball or failing to catch a thrown ball are eliminated. 9. Winning conditions: The team with players remaining on the court wins.
1. Throwing techniques: Players can use various throwing styles, such as overhand, underhand, or sidearm. 2. Dodge and evade: Players must dodge and evade incoming balls to avoid elimination. MECHANICS
3. Catching strategies: Players can use different catching techniques, such as bare-handed or using a ball to deflect an incoming ball. 4. Teamwork: Players can work together to distract opponents, block throws, or set up ambushes.