Dodgeball is an energetic game where players try to hit opponents with a ball while avoiding being hit themselves. Two teams face each other across a dividing line, and when the game begins, players throw soft rubber balls at the other team. If you're hit, you're out. If you catch a ball someone throws at you, the thrower is out instead, and sometimes you can bring one of your own teammates back into the game.

The game requires quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and teamwork. You need to watch multiple balls at once, decide when to throw and when to dodge, and coordinate with your teammates. Some players are aggressive throwers who hunt for hits, while others excel at dodging and catching. The word dodge means to move quickly to avoid something, and that's exactly what you're doing when a ball comes flying toward you.

Dodgeball has been played in schools and gyms for generations. While some people love its fast pace and excitement, others find it stressful or overly competitive. Some schools have modified the rules or switched to gentler versions to make it more inclusive. Either way, dodgeball remains one of those games almost everyone remembers from elementary school gym class.