Dodgeball
UK Dodgeball Association
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- General Information
- Contact Email
- info@ukdba.org
- Contact Telephone
- 01438 7791005
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What is Dodgeball?
There are many variations of the game, but generally the main objective of each team is to eliminate all members of the opposing team by hitting them with thrown balls, catching a ball thrown by a member of the opposing team, or forcing them to move outside the court boundaries when a ball is thrown at them.
Dodgeball is usually 6-a-side with a minimum of 2 female players on the team. There are 6 balls, if you hit someone with a throw, they are out. If they hit you, you are out. If you catch a throw you get a player back in and the thrower is out – a double swing! Head shots don't count, and there are certain penalties for this.
Each set is normally around 2.5 minutes long, and the team with the most players left at this time wins the set (if they haven't got their opponents out already)
UKDBA County Development Officers aim to provide opportunities for participation in Dodgeball for all areas of the community; to widen the access to Dodgeball by working in conjunction with County Sports Partnerships (CSPs); promote competition in schools and liasing with local Dodgeball Clubs.
Benefits
- Develops strength in your arms and shoulders from throwing the ball.
- Develops power in your legs from jumping, dodging and weaving and flexibility to twist and turn out of the way.
- Develops quick reflexs and eye hand coordination as you block, catch and throw accurately while moving.
Costs
Taster Dodgeball sessions can be as cheap as £5
Equipment
You'll need a six dodgeballs, the official rules, court dimensions and / or you'll want to find a league.