Welcome to Season 19! For some of you, this week probably marked your first introduction to dodgeball, and I heartily congratulate you on it. For many of you returning players, …
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Dodgeball brings out the best in people, but it also brings out the worst in us. Let’s be realistic. I might extol the wonderful aspects of dodgeball, but I’m sure …
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Thanks to dodgeball, I rediscovered my inner nerd. Given that I did my undergrad degree in Astrophysics and English Literature, most people can probably guess that I’m a bit of …
Someone once posted on the VDL Facebook group page that (and I paraphrase) VDL is like Fight Club. He recognized his waiter as someone from the league, and later that …
One season, I ended up playing on Don Tran’s team. A few weeks in, he remarked to me: “You know, I used to think you were this super angry person …
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There’s a magic to dodgeball. I could have had the grossest day: sleep deprivation, demanding boss, cranky customers, traffic jam…then I get to the school gym at 7pm, throw a …
Read more “Beyond the Opening Rush: “What’s your first time like?””
Have you ever been hit in the head by a dodgeball unexpectedly? While reffing? While sitting on a bench? Or walking off the court? Perhaps while talking to a friend …
One of the keys to possessing a fast and powerful throw is to have rotator cuff strength; the other key is to have adequate core strength. Everyone’s probably heard of …
Warning: Graphic images ahead In a previous post, the topic of finger sprains was discussed. As it is quite a common injury, many VDL players tape their fingers for protection …
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The gamesmanship of dodgeball has evolved over the past several seasons. In both upper and lower tiers, players are looking to make the big catch rather than throwing or dodging. …