For several weeks now, Pete and I have been playing dodgeball in a league in Kansas City. Although it sounds childish and (because of the movie) slightly trendy, it's provided a great time with friends and an unexpectedly good workout. Depending on the team you are playing, the game can be anywhere from fierce to friendly; if you're playing our team, it's usually the latter of the two, depsite our best efforts to be ferocuious.Pete caught the excitement of the whistle blowing a couple of weeks ago: a race to the center line and then back past the 10 foot line with the goal of getting someone out before they strike you. Today, I try and capture the excitement of the game itself. In the top righthand corner, you can see a ball whizzing over John's head in an attempt to take him to the bench. You can also see John's valiant effort to bring his team to victory. It's intense. It's relentless. It's dodgeball.
For those of you who are looking to join a league in the future, I highly encourage it. And remember what Patches said, it's all about the 5 "D"s: dodge, dip, duck, dive, and DODGE!
