Basic Tactics

This page contains visualisations of some basic tactics which are useful at a range of dodgeball levels. These are all taught in the Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball.

These tactics are all visualised in the 5-ball game, could be applied into the 3-ball game as well.

Offensive Tactics

A basic group throw is a great way of reliably eliminating an opposing player. Players need to organise who their target is and the timing of the throw.
A progression of the basic group throw. Sometimes, you may wish to have one player hold their ball instead of throwing it as part of the group throw’ their job is then to cover and defend their teammates after the attack.

Defensive Tactics

A counterattack gives the defending team one way of pressuring opponents after they have made a group throw. A ball holder must run, protect themselves from any incoming attacks and then close the distance between themselves and their opponent before making a hit.
A progression from the counterattack. A defensive tactic where you stay back and throw to hit an opponent just before they make their own throw. This may hit them out or cause them to block which can disrupt their team’s group throw and mean your team might be more protected.
A progression from the counterattack. A defensive tactic where you stay back and throw to hit an opponent just after they have made a group throw, as they are vulnerable high up court with no ball to use to block incoming attacks.
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