Meyer, a gym teacher for 28 years, said some schools have tried to use softer balls and allow players who are hit to stay in the game. But there are too many other good things to do. For seventh-grader Erik Steidl, there couldn't be anything better. It's so sweet. Dodge ball is not played in gym class at Root, and school officials monitor games.
Students help by organizing and officiating themselves.
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