Dodgeball is among the most popular sports for schoolchildren around Taiwan, but it's also one of the most controversial due to its violent nature. Some educators now even suspect that there may be a link between the sport and bullying on campus. It's the sport most schoolchildren in Taiwan are familiar with. The rules are simple. Hit the players of the opposing team with a bouncy yellow ball to get them out. And when the last of them is eliminated, your team wins. Some children seem to take pleasure in the aggressiveness of dodgeball. "I can hit people with a dodgeball." But others dislike it because of the physical pains involved. "It's so painful when you get hit." Still others have mixed feelings about it. "It hurts when I get hit, but dodgeball is a lot of fun." Dodgeball is one of the sports that the Ministry of Education promotes in elementary schools around the island, for it may help to build team spirit among students, while developing their athletic skills. "It helps team building, and more importantly, it improves the agility of the children. But some may lose their temper during the games, and can't handle the emotions well." But some educators worry that the violent nature of the game may provide a breeding ground for campus bullying. And now, a safer alternative has been invented. A cross between soccer and baseball, its just as conducive to team building as dodgeball is, but much less confrontational. "In a dodgeball game, a player who gets hit may feel bitter or vengeful toward the opponent. I hope such wounds can be healed through the new sport, which stresses team work." It's still unclear at this point whether this new breed of sport would help the cause of anti-bullying in campus, but at least it's a welcome change for students who never find playing dodgeball a pleasant experience.