Dodgeball or Batuhang Bola is a game in which players on two teams try to throw balls at each other

while avoiding being hit themselves.

What country did the dodgeball/batuhang bola originated?

Dodgeball originated in Africa. It was played there for over two hundred years ago. The original version
of it is deadlier and more painful because instead of rubber balls, they used rocks or putrefied matter.
That version is played by African tribes to train them.

How to play Batuhang Bola?

To play Batuhang Bola or dodgeball, you must first gather 2 teams and get a ball. The 1st team should
stand in the middle of the court, while the 2nd team should be divided into two and should stand at
both sides of the 1st team. The 2nd team should hit the players of the 1st team. If you hit a player, that
player is out. If that player catches the ball, his team will gain a “life” and can be used to revive another
player or be used to continue to play on if the ball hits him/her. You will win the game if you have hit all
the players and none of the players are left.

How did you feel when the ball was about to hit you?

When the ball was about to hit me, it felt like it is the end because first, I will be out of the game and
second, it will absolutely leave a painful mark on me.

Why is it the usual game that the children play the most?

Children naturally love to play outdoor games. One of the most common games is dodgeball. It is a usual
game that children play the most because it is very enjoyable and exciting. It really makes children active
because it involves throwing and dodging which kids really love.

Batuhang bola is a fun and enjoyable game for all, in spite of the game being enjoyed physically, what
can you say about the game helping your mental state?

Batuhang bola helps me in my mental health by helping me to get a break from the stress and
seriousness around me. It makes me happy when I play especially when I play with my friends.
10 Rules of Batuhang Bola"

1. The game is to played by 2 teams each with 6 members.

2. One team plays the defensive team and the other plays offensive team.

3. Whoever plays the offensive team and the defensive team will be decided by a coin toss before the
game begins.

4.The offensive team splits in half and goes in opposite areas of the field. They are the shooters who
throw the ball and aim it to the defensive team who line up in the middle.

5. The defensive team tries to avoid getting hit with the ball. Once a player gets hit with the ball, he/she
is out of the game until all the players get hit and are out.

6. Once the offensive team hits the members of the defensive team and reaches 5 points, the round is
over and they switch roles. The offensive team becomes the defense and vice versa.

7. If reaching 5 points take long, the rule wherein teams exchange roles every 5 minutes will be used.

8. Shooters cannot go beyond the line near the defensive team when throwing the ball towards the
opponents.

9. There are substitutes but can only be done during dead ball situations.

10. Teams can only have 2 to 3 minutes time out during every half of each game.