Dodge ball?

In many school districts, dodge ball is the most controversial game played in physical education. Why? Because it consist of the most athletic boys whipping balls that are supposedly soft, back and forth at each other like their life depends on it. Girls and the less athletic boys get trapped between the crossfire and can get seriously hurt. The athletic kids have been known to sacrifice their bodies on the hard gym floor to win a game or just bragging rights. The kids that are afraid of the game may lose participation points and get no exercise for the day. If this still isn’t enough of a reason for you, remember these are middle school kids. The prime age for bullying. One team may chose to gang up on one specific individual on another team, which frequently ends badly.
However, my teacher has come up with a unique way to play dodge ball, but still have everyone safely participate and get a workout. The game starts off with three kids in the center circle of the basketball court. They each have a basket full of the softest balls the school owns. Around the outside of the gym are several large objects set up. Such as, mats, trashcans, and ball carts. The students then run around in a circle and try to hide behind the large objects, while the kids in the center try to throw balls at them. It gets everybody moving, yet still makes the kids feel safe because of the objects they can hide behind. Also, you are never ‘out’ like you can be in regular dodge ball. They run around until all the balls are thrown. Each time they successfully make it one time around, without getting hit by a ball, they get a point. If they get hit, they lose a point. And yes, it is possible to have negative points. This also is slightly less competitive than regular dodge ball because there are no teams. This new style of dodge ball is more of an exercise and includes everybody. So, dodge ball anyone?