Individual Attack
An individual, single ball attack is the most basic form of offence in dodgeball. This can be performed individually without any communication, or it can be coordinated so that teammates fake throws to distract opponents and hide the person who is releasing. It can be performed as an overarm throw, underarm throw, chest push or jump throw.
Players should be taught to:
- Use the available space – get as close to their target as possible
- Choose a vulnerable target – someone not fully focusing or someone up-court, or someone without a ball to block with
- Use throwing skill coaching points to throw with as much power and accuracy as possible
Group Throw
A basic group throw is a coordinated multiple ball attack where all players with possession of a ball throw at the same time at one target.
The human brain struggles to track multiple objects at once, and so this tactic increases the chances of hitting an opponent whilst reducing the chances of them making a catch. It is therefore very useful against good catchers, dangerous players who your team wishes to eliminate early and to close matches out. See the gif below for an example of a group throw:
