| Dodge Ball has been around for many years it is | | | | opposing team out. |
| played mostly in physical education class but there are | | | | There are many different kinds of balls that can be |
| also leagues popping up all over the place. While | | | | used in the game of dodge ball but the safest is the |
| adult league can get away with being rough it is a | | | | Rhino skin foam dodge ball. This ball is not only safe |
| good idea to play as safe as possible in physical | | | | but affordable. The ball measure 6" so it is perfect |
| education class. | | | | for any size hands. These balls are made tough so |
| Basic Play: There are 4-10 players per a team/side. | | | | they can take the abuse of a physical education |
| The dodge balls are placed on the center line at the | | | | class. These balls come in rainbow sets of 6 as well |
| start of the game and the players start at the back | | | | and are available at |
| line. The number of balls depends on the number of | | | | While dodge ball may seam like a rough activity and |
| players in the game. You can have enough balls for | | | | safety should be a concern at all times, the game |
| each player or a couple less to make it interesting. | | | | offers many valuable skills. It teaches teamwork, |
| The ref of the game yells dodge ball and the players | | | | agility, and situational awareness. Situational |
| run to the center line to collect the balls. Once a ball | | | | awareness is a term used by fighter pilots, it is |
| is collected the player needs to run back behind the | | | | basically the skill of always knowing what is going on in |
| safety line before he or she can throw the ball at a | | | | your surroundings. Being observant to the point that |
| person on the opposing team. If person is hit by a ball | | | | your defensive guard can react to any incoming |
| they are out of the game and sit in the out area. The | | | | obstacle. This is a skill that should be developed |
| only way someone can get back in the game is if a | | | | throughout ones life and is useful in situations from |
| person on their team catches a ball that is thrown at | | | | driving to business negotiations. So next time you are |
| them. If a ball is caught then a player from the side | | | | teaching dodge ball, just think, you may be training a |
| that the ball was caught goes back into the game. | | | | future fighter pilot! |
| The object of the game is to get everybody on the | | | | |