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Dodge Ball

Contains all questions about dodge ball, the classic schoolyard game in which players try to hit other players with a ball and avoid being hit.

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What are the chemical properties of a dodge ball?

Dodge balls are typically made of rubber, which is a polymer material. Rubber is known for its elasticity, durability, and resistance to wear and tear. Chemical properties may vary depending on the specific composition of the rubber used in the dodge ball.

How long is a game of dodgeball?

normally about 1 and a half hours for a 12u game

How do you become good at dodgeball?

Learn how to catch and throw a ball Use the five D's of dodgeball: Dodge. Duck. Dip. Dive. Dodge. The dodge is very important. If you practice, you'll be fine.

What countries play dodgeball?

Every country must play sports, since there were 204 of them at the recent Olympics, which is more countries than my atlas lists!

What is the average speed of a dodge ball?

I was wondering the same thing...

I was able to find a website that gave me a vague idea. Although, it appears to mostly be statistics on women's tennis. Hopefully, this helps.

http://www.tennisspeed.com/blogs/labels/tennis%20serve%20speed.html

What sports are similar to dodgeball?

Racquet sports (squash, badminton), handball and volleyball all have major similarities to tennis.

What are basic skills in dodge ball?

The basic skills you need for Dodge ball, is quickness, and most importantly, hand/eye coordination.

What muscles help throw a dodge ball?

Many muscles are involved in throwing a dodge ball. Your back muscles, all of your arm muscles and some of your stomach muscles. Even muscles from your legs may be used depending on how hard you are throwing it.

Who invented the game dodge ball?

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Here are three possible answers. Are they all jokes?

  • It was originally invented by a German educator and reformer, Wilhelm Froebel who also invented the term "kindergarten" which means "garden of children". The game grew in popularity during the Second World War when it was used by the German Luftwaffe to keep their pilots active and limber, and to develop hand/eye coordination. The German name is "V?rball".
  • dodgeball" class='external' title="dodgeball (or Dodge-Ball) was invented in akron Ohio" class='external' title="akron Ohio, Ohio in 1897 by cousins Clarence A. Ball and Hubert Dodge, who patented the game under its first name, Clarence-Hubert the following year. Shortages of vultanized rubber following the 1902 Sino-Caledonian war meant that the pair were forced to play with a broken housebrick. It was during this era that the game, then generally known as "DeathBrick", enjoyed its golden age. By 1910 DeathBrick was played at colleges including Princeton New Jersey" class='external' title="Princeton New Jersey, Yale, and the DeVry Institute, and the increasing popularity of the sport saw the formation of the National Deathbrick League in 1912 and the United Negro Deathbrick League the following year. In the prosperous years following the First World War, deathbrick became the first American sport to integrate, and in 1928 the unified leagues replaced the regulation six pound housebrick with a lighter solid latex ball. The name Dodgeball, by then generalized, was adopted at the same time. Some critics believe this marked the advent of commercialization of dodgeball and the end of the gentleman's game. Some amateurs continue to play deathbrick with reproduction equipment, and the traditional thunk" class='external' title="thunk of brick on cranium continues to be heard in council estates and in bus shelters the world over.

Answer: Origin of Game: It originated 600 years ago in western Africa,then" class='external' title="western Africa,then was brought to Europe,and then was brought to the U.S.A.

Do you like dodgeball?

Dodge ball can be dangerous. It is not that wimps think it's dangerous but if you think about it than it can be because people can get hit in the head and face. You could break noses but the chance of that is pretty slim.

How long a game of dodge ball last?

The time given in a dodgeball game depends on the importance of a specific game, like, for example, a championship game of dodgeball would have a longer time duration than of a regular season game of dodgeball

If there are 15 people per team how many dodgeballs are used?

The majority of leagues and organizations out there utilize six balls however some leagues have successfully used a five ball setup in which the odd number of balls available to players always causes a team to have an advantage over the other and promotes faster play as opposed to the common three on three standoffs one might find when using six.

How heavy is a dodgeball?

Depending on the make and model, anywhere from 1-2 pounds.

How did dodgeball become a sport?

Dodgeball has its origins in Africa. The sport was played there more than 200 years ago. It was not a fun game there with rocks and putrefied matter being used instead of soft balls. It was used by the tribes to practice agility and ruthlessness. Dr James H. Carlisle witnessed this and replaced the rocks with a leather ball and brought the game to England with him during his travels.

What country did dodgeball origin in?

It is estimated that Dodgeball started back in the Caveman Era. Where cavemen, frustrated by the sun in their eyes, hurled rocks at the sun. When they came down, some caveman would be killed while others learned to "dodge" the rocks. This carried over into the Egyptian era to where they pharaoh would hold weekly "Dodgeball tournaments". Slowly but surly it evolved into what dodgeball is today.

How has dodgeball changed over the years?

It is estimated that Dodgeball started back in the Caveman Era. Where cavemen, frustrated by the sun in their eyes, hurled rocks at the sun. When they came down, some caveman would be killed while others learned to "dodge" the rocks. This carried over into the Egyptian era to where they pharaoh would hold weekly "Dodgeball tournaments". Slowly but surly it evolved into what dodgeball is today.

What are the traning methods for dodgeball?

Here are some of the relatively basic strategies our team uses: 1- Throwing multiple balls at the same time towards the same person; 1a-sub-strategies here include having one of your players fake the throw, so as the eliminate any opponents who will attempt to control the rebounds off the wall. 1b-we like to have our throwers as far away from each other as possible, in order to reduce the opponents peripheral vision. The downside to that, is that balls are less likely to come back to your side 1c-Timing is the crucial thing when throwing multiple balls. We don't like the "1,2,3", we instead tell each other before the throw that we are all throwing at the same time as "Jack" (for example). 1d-playing against that strategy, rebound control is crucial. Whichever two of our players are at the extremities of the gym, are responsible for coming around to block the balls from getting back to the opposing team. 2- Creating confusion; one of the toughest aspects of the game, is when you are facing multiple balls coming at you. Creating confusion to disrupt the other team's timing is key. 2a-if you have a ball in hand, either throw (or fake a throw) right at the moment the other team is about to throw their balls. You are bound to have at least one of them react defensively and not throw his/her ball (one less ball coming your way). 2b-if you do not have a ball in hand, keep your throwing hand behind your back, and repeat strategy 2a (even if you don't have a ball). You would be surprised at how the other team will react, even if they are holding all the balls, and should know that you don't have one. In this case, you are taking advantage of an instinctive reaction. 3- Positioning. One of the most effective strategies, especially against less-experienced teams, is what we call "rushing the line". If you are holding a ball, and you see that the other team is preparing to throw one or multiple balls, there is an opportunity for an easy kill. Look at their eyes, listen to who they target, and if you feel confident it won't be you, be ready. At the moment that he/she/they are in their throwing motion, start running. With good timing, you'll get to the center line before they've had a chance to retreat. OK, enough for now (got a dodgeball game in 45). More to come if you want some.