From P.E. class to the silver screen, dodgeball is one of the most popular kids sports out there. Kidzworld's got the scoop on this controversial game!
Dodgeball - How It's Played 543a1q
The game of dodgeball is typically played in a non-organized way in a gymnasium or on the playground. Ideally the size of the court is as big as a throwing a rubber ball at them. There is a center line, which nobody is allowed to cross, so you have to throw the ball from your side of the court. If a player gets hit with the ball, then they are out. But, if a player catches the ball, then the person who threw the ball is out.
Dodgeball - Physical Benefits 5ss2t
Believe it or not, dodgeball can give you a good overall workout. Avoiding the ball gives you a good jumping and throwing the ball. Trying to avoid the ball or catch the ball can also improve your hand-eye coordination.
Dodgeball - Controversy 3q6s49
There is a lot of controversy surrounding dodgeball in recent years because of the perception that it promotes New York and New Jersey, schools have eliminted dodgeball completely. Other schools just use a foam ball instead and do not allow players to throw the ball above the shoulders.
Dodgeball - Did U Know? 324i3z
- In 2004, the Ben Stiller movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story poked fun at the game.
- Dodgeball is no longer just a kids game. Many colleges around the Midwestern US have adopted the game as a club sport and even hold dodgeball tournaments.
- There are different variations of the game including War Ball, Prison Ball and Chain Ball.
- Dodgeball is a very popular game in Japan, where they play it daily at school.
- The International Dodge Ball Federation is one of the largest organized dodgeball leagues in the world. For more information go to www.dodge-ball.com.
