Dodgeball

Dodgeball is a classic youth group game - definitely needs to be played in a place where balls cannot cause too much damage!

Split your group into two teams.  They line up at opposite ends of the hall or gym. In the middle, place 5 or 6 balls.  See diagram below

Start by yelling "Dodgeball".  The two teams then race to the middle, grab the balls, and start throwing them at the other team.

• If you are hit directly by a ball, you are out and must leave the playing area
• If you catch someone's throw, they are out, and in addition, you can bring one of your 'outed' team members back into the game.
• If you fumble whilst trying to catch a ball, you're out.
• You can use a ball you are holding to deflect a ball thrown at you.
  

The game continues until a team runs out of team members.