Dodgeball Fundamentals
•Year 7
•Dodgeball
•Place all balls in centre line at start of each game
Alternative: Soft playground balls, bean bags for reduced impact
Create two adjacent courts 15m x 8m each with no gap between
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers for indoor courts
Different colour for each team, extra bib for doctor identification
Alternative: Coloured bands, team pinnies
For timing doctor resuscitation and game periods
Alternative: Phone timer, wall clock with second hand
Understanding game situations and making smart decisions to help your team
In Doctor's Dodgeball, when the doctor brings eliminated players back into the game
Special abilities or rules that certain players have in modified dodgeball games
Working as a team to keep important players safe from elimination
Choosing the best action quickly during fast-paced game situations
Working together with clear communication and shared understanding
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, persuasive language in team discussions, descriptive vocabulary for tactics
Counting strategies, timing calculations, spatial geometry in court positioning, probability in tactical decision-making
Forces and motion in ball trajectories, reaction times, energy systems during intense activity
Spatial awareness, territory concepts, strategic positioning, mapping court areas
Evolution of team sports, military tactical thinking parallels, leadership through history
Team dynamics, decision-making under pressure, leadership styles, group problem-solving
Central position between courts for maximum visibility, rotate to observe different angles
Watch for tactical development, communication quality, and character rule adherence
Step in for rule clarifications, safety concerns, or to highlight excellent tactics
Use exaggerated movements for character powers, involve students in demonstrations, emphasise safety aspects visually
Minimum 30m x 15m for two courts with 3m separation, clear of obstacles and walls
Dry, non-slip surface with adequate grip for quick direction changes
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, complete accident reporting if required
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