What is dodgeball?
Q: What is dodgeball?
A: Dodgeball is a sport in which soft or hard rubber balls are thrown at people in a square court with the goal of being the last one to be hit with the ball.
Q: Can players throw balls at people who are on their own team?
A: No, players may only throw balls at people who are not on their own team.
Q: What happens if a player is hit by the ball?
A: If a player is hit by the ball, he or she should go to the outside of the court to the other team.
Q: Where is dodgeball often played?
A: Dodgeball is often played in elementary schools in physical education classes.
Q: Who plays dodgeball?
A: Many school children play this game. In recent years, many adults who played it as children have formed adult leagues and clubs.
Q: Why have some schools banned dodgeball?
A: Some schools have banned dodgeball because players can get hurt when playing the game.
Q: What inspired a film and a game show about dodgeball?
A: Dodgeball, because of its recent popularity, inspired a film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, and a game show, Extreme Dodgeball.
