While the balls are much smaller and less lethal, the game still requires quickness, the ability to contort one's body to avoid a hit and a keen eye and hands for catching balls to allow a forced-out player back into the game. Unlike earlier versions of the sport, today's dodgeball is a fast-paced game where players vie for a number of small, colored balls in an attempt to force out opposing players. Hagan said he was looking forward to CYSS teams from Heidelberg and Kaiserslautern joining in the competition when it is offered again next season. Other garrisons are looking at us to see how things go.' 'We're trying to get other garrisons interested,' said Hagan. Army Garrison Wiesbaden CYSS sports and fitness assistant director, featured two Wiesbaden teams facing off for the first time at the School-Age Center on Wiesbaden Army Airfield Jan.

The 'brand new sport that hasn't been done by any garrison overseas,' according to Brad Hagan, U.S. 'And you can have a lot of fun.'ĭodgeball, which most people remember from their PE classes long ago featuring a heavy, round rubber ball, has been updated and streamlined for CYSS youths today. 'It doesn't hurt and it's not as competitive as other sports,' said Ryan Tiedke. That sentiment, expressed by dodgeball player Nico Dellacroce, was echoed in various ways as players enthusiastically endorsed Wiesbaden Child, Youth and School Service's latest addition to its winter sports programs. WIESBADEN, Germany - 'You can hurt your siblings and get away with it.' Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.

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