If a player throws a ball that is captured by the other team, they are out. They are struck by a ball fired by the other side. (If the ball bounces off an opposing player and is caught, the thrower is out.) A player is out if they leave the playing field for any reason except for injury. If a player is out, one of their teammates must take their place. There are several ways a player can be removed from a game of Dodgeball including injuries, exhaustion, and forfeits. In some cases, a player may be able to remove themselves from the game by throwing the ball back at their opponents. However, once the ball is in play, it cannot be intercepted by a teammate (unless the player who threw it out attempts to do so again). Instead, the player who caught it can choose to return it to play or not. If they do not, then they will have to stand in line for another turn at bat. Injuries should never be used as a reason for removal from a game of dodgeball. If a player is injured and tells their coach, they should remain on the field until they are no longer hurt. It is possible that they might continue to get hit with balls until they are replaced by another player. Forfeits are situations where a player is removed from the game for reasons other than injury or inability to continue.