How to Play Dodgeball

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Dodgeball is a fun, fast-paced game that is popular among kids and adults! You just need players, a ball, and a court to play on, so it is easy to get a game going.

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Try playing dodgeball following the standard rules if you want to play on a rectangular court. Or, play dodgeball on a circular court for a fun variation on the game. For a chaotic twist, try playing survivor dodgeball with a large group of people and see who will be the last player standing!

1 Gather 3 or more people per team. You will need to have at least 3 people on each side of the court to play a traditional game of dodgeball. However, you may have as many players per side as you like.^[1]
- Make sure that all of the players are wearing rubber-soled shoes, such as sneakers, so that they do not slip on the court.
2 Arrange 1 or more balls at the center of the court. There should be at least 1 ball available for players to throw, but the game will be even faster paced if you use multiple balls. Place the ball or balls on the center line.^[2]
- If you are only using 1 ball, place it at the midpoint of the center line.
- If you are using 2 or more balls, spread them evenly along the center line.
3 Set a timer for 10 minutes. This is the maximum amount of time that a match can go on, so set a timer before you play the first game. Each game may only last for a minute or 2, but you may play multiple games to decide the overall winner of the match.^[3]
- Another option is to decide the winner based on the number of games won, such as…