Steve: the idea is not to dodge the ball but to prevent it from going into the goal (net). But after running through a bunch of defenders with this little ball and and being tackled by the defenders somehow you have to throw that ball past a goalie with enough speed that they cannot stop it. It really is something to see. very fast! And what's cool is they have these plays that are identical to basketball with passing and the give and go-HOWEVER, if you get to a certain area that looks like the free throw line in basketball the defense-get this-can tackle you ! It's sort of like a golfer who is getting ready for a tee shot and his opposing golfer can hit him in the back with his club.
I love this game. It's more fun that pro football.