Q&A for How to Win in Dodgeball

Yes, and usually there is an official whose job it is to see and penalize such infractions.

Use the 1,2 technique. Throw one ball up in the air above them and then peg another straight at them.

Move from left to right and diagonally in order to dodge team mates and projectiles. You could simply stay far away from the opposing team as you are less likely to be targeted and just be aware of your surroundings.

Use a baseball or softball, and throw fastballs with a wind-up as in baseball. Try hitting a target.

That is a good idea, yes, but I would put a spin on it. Each time you throw, have the two lines switch places. That way the back line can retrieve balls while the front line throws them.

If the one-two is not working, mix things up with your technique. Act like you are going to toss the ball in the air, and if they look up, beam them.

No, that would be an automatic out, however if you have a ball in your hands, you can hit the incoming ball with that.

No. If you have two balls, give one to your teammate.

It is extremely unlikely this will be permitted, but if it is, just try to avoid any incoming projectiles.

Yes, it counts. But if you get hit in the face, you are not out.

You can bounce the ball to your teammate, because it will no longer get them out after it hit your ball, but the same applies to your opponent, and if it hits them, they won't get out either.

If you're talking about the opposing team, stand in front of them and block incoming dodge balls with yours (or catch the ball). Do NOT turn your body around to look at them. Turn your head a little and use your eyes and hearing to follow them and make sure they can't catch their teammate's ball. Of course, there are different rules if you're playing doctor, original, shark, or trench dodge ball games. This can be hard if the person is tall or is backed up against the wall.

This means the player who threw it at you missed. As long as it touches the ground first, you can pick it up and throw it at them.

No, they are not usually allowed, but you could make up your own rules with the other players if you want.

Yes, that is an automatic out. If you're close to your teammate and you see they're about to drop the ball, try to catch it!

Right when the game begins, run as fast as you can and grab a ball, and then quickly run back so the opposing team can't get you out.

Dodgeball is only similar to volleyball in that opponents are on opposite sides of a court and a ball is used, so not really. If you are hit on any part of your body, including your hand (unless you catch the ball), you're out.

If that happens, the person is not out because the ball hit the floor first.

First thing, try to stay calm, you can still do this. Try to focus on catching balls to get your teammates back into the game. Make sure you are not caught off guard and get hit while your trying to catch a ball!