Physical Fitness and Promotion of Teamwork

Another of the many arguments in favor of dodgeball is the way it enhances physical ability. It increases agility, hand-eye coordination, and overall endurance. It also teaches the basic skills of throwing and catching a ball. If a child does not excel in dodgeball then this should only compel them to further increase their physical strength to become better and allow themselves to stay in the game longer. For those who feel gym should be more focused on fitness and believe that dodgeball does not do this, they should realized dodgeball is not the only game played in physical education classes and should be held wholly responsible for their children's fitness. Also, this is as much the parents responsibility as it is the gym teacher's.
Dodgeball also promotes teamwork and strategy. It is a team sport that is just as available as football, soccer, or baseball. It is often that those who are less athletic and could not make the teams for these sports are the ones who play, and love, dodgeball. Overall the game just has many positive benefits.