A dodge in sports like hockey or lacrosse is primarily used to evade a tackler or checker while maintaining control of the puck or ball. It does not necessarily involve contact with the puck or ball when it is against the opponent's stick, nor is it specifically about knocking the puck away from an opponent. The term 'check' refers to a different kind of defensive play.

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The Dodge

Question 9

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The dodge

A) is timed to contact the ball/puck when it is against the opponent's stick.
B) is also called a 'check.'
C) is the major means of evading a tackler/checker and keeping control of the puck.
D) emphasizes several ways to knock the puck away from an opponent.
E) involves a one-handed sweeping motion to knock the puck off an opponent's stick.

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