Dodgeball is one of the few sports that many of us have been playing since elementary school that has turned into a competitive sport with a huge number of enthusiasts! Not only is dodgeball a fun sport to relive the joys of childhood
- A great form of anaerobic exercise: The short bursts of sprinting involved in a game of dodgeball can improve cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and pulse, improving circulation and burning calories. In this manner, dodgeball can constitute a form of interval training, with players running for brief periods of time.
- Increases agility and balance:Â Players running across a court don’t just run, they also have to dodge balls. This can improve agility as players adjust their bodies at a rapid pace. It can also help players improve their balance.
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- Improves strength training: A standard dodgeball court is 30 feet across, and players must throw large balls a moderate distance to successfully hit members of the other team. This requires strength in the shoulders, back, abs and arms, and repeatedly throwing the ball can help build muscle endurance.
- Improves hand-eye coordination: Both ball dodgers and ball throwers have to have good hand-eye coordination. To successfully hit other players, throwers need to coordinate their throws not only with the other players’ current location but also with their anticipated location when the ball lands.
- Promotes weight loss: The object of the game is to avoid getting hit so you can stay on the floor and help your team. The longer you stay “alive,” the more calories you’ll burn. According to HealthStatus.com, a 155-pound person will burn 186 calories during 30 minutes of playing dodgeball.
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- Improves flexibility: When trying to dodge the ball, you are constantly twisting and turning, bending up and down and jumping around. Over time, your flexibility improves, which can also carry over into daily activities as well.
- Stress reliever: You can feel a bad day slip away bit by bit with every throw. Also, it’s fun! Laughter is the best stress reliever, so get on the court, have fun and laugh out loud.
- Develops fast reflexes: Dodging a flying ball coming straight at you takes some really fast reflex skills. Working on your reflexive skills can be beneficial while practicing other sports as well.
- Builds teamwork: Working with your team to take down the opponents is a great way to not only learn and work with others but also gain leadership skills.
- Fun and uplifting: Dodgeball is also a fun way to meet new people or just enjoy a day of fun with friends and family. Adult leagues in your city can help you grow your social and professional network while staying active.
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Honestly I agree to all of the above! In the last year and a half since starting to play dodgeball in my city, I’ve made over 100 new friends/acquaintances! Most people I’ve met are supportive and willing to help anyone get better. It’s not only helped me improve my breathing while working out/running, it has also helped me tone and build muscles I didn’t know existed. I play about 5-6 days a week now for between 1-3 hours and it feels great. I have a lot of energy I didn’t have before and it’s something to look forward to at the end of the day! Then again if I have a bad day, it’s nice to throw a ball at someone so as to alleviate the anger/stress that sometimes comes from being an adult.
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One of the things that I truly loved was when you said that a 155-pound person can easily lose 186 calories just through a thirty minute game of dodgeball. I have a friend who was a bit worried about his weight now, however, he can seem to find the best sport to help with his weight loss plan because of his gender preference. He’s a great person, so I surely want to help him out. I’ll start by looking for a place where he can play dodgeball without encountering problems. Thanks.