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How many balls do I need?

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This depends on how many players you have. As a general rule, half as many balls as the total number of players on both sides.

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Can I bounce the ball off the floor to get someone out?

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Not according to the official NDBL rules, the ball cannot make contact with the floor before hitting someone and getting them out, but you can choose to play however you see fit.

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Should I throw underarm or overarm?

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Throwing underarm doesn't use your entire arm, so if you want raw strength, go either over or sideways.

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If I am just playing dodge ball at a friend's birthday party, do I really need to know all the rules and how to be good at playing?

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Of course not. Most likely they'll go over the rules before the game anyway. Just do your best and have fun.

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How do I dodge when they're close to me?

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It is difficult but try to anticipate which way they are going to through the ball. You can kind of lean one way to force them to throw it that way and then quickly go the other way.

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What would happen if I threw the ball at my opponent's face?

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If someone gets hit in the face, it doesn't count. The rules are either that you are out if you are hit below the shoulders, or below the waist. Hitting someone in the face could seriously injure someone. If you do hit someone in the face, even if it was an accident, apologise and ask them if they are okay.

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