Dodgeball involves combining and sequencing a variety of motor skills including running, jumping, ducking and cutting. It also requires good object control skills to be able to block, throw, retrieve, pass and catch balls effectively.
We classify the 4 main skills of dodgeball as:
Throwing
Throwing is an extremely important skill to develop in dodgeball as hitting opponents is the most common way of eliminating them from a game.
There are multiple ways to throw a ball including:
- Overarm throw
- Chest push
- Underarm throw
- Jump throw
For most people, an overarm throw is the most powerful type of throw. Three pointers for throwing powerfully are:
Three pointers for throwing accurately are:
- Point your front foot at your target before you throw
- Aim at a smaller target rather than a big one (e.g. aim at someone’s knee rather than at a general person)
- Continue looking at you target during your follow-through
