Strategic Dodgeball with Catching Emphasis
Full dodgeball games with special rules that make catching strategically valuable for team success
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Full dodgeball games with special rules that make catching strategically valuable for team success
Quick Info
high
24
60m x 20m (for 3 courts) or 40m x 20m (for 2 courts)
Equipment Required
Soft Dodgeballs
18 (6 per court)
Court boundary markers
24-30 cones
Team identification
30 bibs/bands
Referee whistles
2-3
Sun Markers
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Dodgeball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Minimal Equipment
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Space
Large Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Competitive Learning
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Golden Catch DodgeballModified dodgeball where successful catches bring entire eliminated team back into play
- Catch or Dodge Decision ChallengeA decision-making game where players must choose between attempting catches for high points or dodging for safety, developing tactical thinking.
- Four Court Dodgeball ChallengeAdvanced dodgeball variant where four teams compete simultaneously with complex team-switching rules and quarter-court referee responsibilities
- Basic Dodgeball Introduction GameSimplified dodgeball game focusing on rule learning and basic skills
- Character DodgeballAdvanced dodgeball with special character roles that change team tactics and create complex strategic decisions
- Claim the DodgersThree-team competitive game where two throwing teams compete to recruit dodgers by hitting them
- Competitive Dodgeball with Bonus RulesFull dodgeball game with bonus points for low, accurate throws to encourage technique
- Doctor's DodgeballModified dodgeball where teams have a doctor who can resurrect eliminated players by holding their hand for 5 seconds