Goalkeeper (field lacrosse)
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In field lacrosse
the goaltender
, also referred to as goalkeeper, goalie, or keeper but most often referred to as the Goalie, is the last line of defense between the opposing offense and his team's goal. The primary role of the goaltender is to defend opposing team's shots on goal. The other main role of the goaltender is to direct the defense since he has the best view of the field. The goaltenders are the only ones on the field who can touch the ball with his hands, although he is not allowed to pick up or control the ball with his hand. Each team is required to have a goaltender on the field at all times during a game. If a goaltender receives a penalty, another goaltender must go onto the field until the penalty is released.
, a chest protector, a helmet
, and a throat guard. In women's lacrosse, thigh pads, shin guards, and elbow pads are commonly used. In men's lacrosse, a protective cup is required for all players.
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The goaltender's role on the field is to prevent the ball
from going into the goal. He must use both his stick
and his body to block shots.
winner. Greg Cattrano is the only goaltender the have won the Major League Lacrosse MVP Award
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Field lacrosse
Field lacrosse, sometimes referred to as the "fastest sport on two feet," is a full contact outdoor men's sport played with ten players on each team. The sport originated among Native Americans, and the modern rules of field lacrosse were initially codified by Canadian William George Beers in 1867....
the goaltender
Goalkeeper
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
, also referred to as goalkeeper, goalie, or keeper but most often referred to as the Goalie, is the last line of defense between the opposing offense and his team's goal. The primary role of the goaltender is to defend opposing team's shots on goal. The other main role of the goaltender is to direct the defense since he has the best view of the field. The goaltenders are the only ones on the field who can touch the ball with his hands, although he is not allowed to pick up or control the ball with his hand. Each team is required to have a goaltender on the field at all times during a game. If a goaltender receives a penalty, another goaltender must go onto the field until the penalty is released.
Equipment
A goaltender is required to wear certain protective gear. Every goaltender must wear glovesLacrosse glove
Lacrosse gloves are heavily-padded, protective gloves worn by men's lacrosse players. The gloves are designed to protect players' hands, wrists, and forearms from checks, or legal defensive hitting common in the sport. Gloves consist of thick padding on the back of the hand and forearm covered in...
, a chest protector, a helmet
Lacrosse helmet
A lacrosse helmet is a protective headpiece worn primarily in men's lacrosse, but also worn optionally by women's lacrosse players in Australia. Modern helmets consist of a hard plastic, non-adjustable shell with thick padding on the inside, a face mask made of metal bars, and a chinstrap used to...
, and a throat guard. In women's lacrosse, thigh pads, shin guards, and elbow pads are commonly used. In men's lacrosse, a protective cup is required for all players.
Role
Lacrosse ball
A lacrosse ball is the solid rubber ball that is used, in conjunction with a lacrosse stick, to play the sport of lacrosse. It is typically white, but is also produced in a wide range of colors.The old NCAA specifications are:Weight: 140g - 147g...
from going into the goal. He must use both his stick
Lacrosse stick
A lacrosse stick or crosse is a long-handled racket used to play the sport of lacrosse. Players use the lacrosse stick to handle the ball and to strike at opposing players...
and his body to block shots.
Penalties
The goaltender is capable of receiving all of the fouls on the field plus an individualized one called Time Delay, which is assessed when the goaltender is in possession of the ball for more than the allotted time while in the crease or fails to clear the ball in the allotted time. The goaltender has 4 seconds to get the ball outside the crease and the rest of the team has to put the ball into play down field in the offensive box within 30 seconds. After leaving the crease with the ball, the goaltender cannot enter back into it. Otherwise it is a turnover to the other team at the top of the box.Notable field lacrosse goaltenders
- Jim BeardmoreJim BeardmoreJim Beardmore is a former All-American lacrosse goalie, and coach. He was formerly the head coach for the Hamburg Warriors B-Team. He is the son of former University of Maryland coach and Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee Clayton "Buddy" Beardmore....
- Greg CattranoGreg CattranoGreg "The Cat" Cattrano is a retired lacrosse goaltender, who is recognized as one of the most successful and accomplished goaltenders in the history of the sport.-High school career:...
- Brian DoughertyBrian DoughertyBrian "Doc" Dougherty is a lacrosse goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy before attending University of Maryland. He is currently the head coach at Chestnut Hill College....
- Chris GarrityChris GarrityChris Garrity is a professional lacrosse goaltender with the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse- Professional career :...
- CJ Kemp
- Quint KessenichQuint KessenichQuint Elroy Kessenich is an American sportscaster for ESPN and ABC television covering lacrosse, basketball, football, wrestling, and horse racing. He is a former All-American lacrosse goalkeeper. He attended the Johns Hopkins University from 1987 to 1990, where he was a two-time winner of the...
- Sal LoCascioSal LoCascioSal LoCascio is a hall of fame lacrosse goaltender and coach.During his playing career, Locascio excelled as both a field lacrosse goalkeeper and a box lacrosse goaltender, two very different positions...
- Daniel R. MackeseyDaniel R. MackeseyDaniel R. Mackesey was born July 14, 1954 in Ithaca, New York and attended Cornell University where he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society and graduated cum laude in 1977....
- Brett QueenerBrett QueenerBrett Queener is an American lacrosse player. He is currently a member of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League...
- Tillman Johnson
- Doc SchneiderDoc SchneiderJonathan David "Doc" Schneider is a goaltender formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-Early life:Schneider, who is Jewish, acquired the nickname `Doc' from his family...
- Drew AdamsDrew AdamsDrew Adams is a professional lacrosse player for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse. Adams played collegiately at Penn State University, where he was named an All American three times. Adams ranks first in PSU history with 694 career saves.-References:...
Records
Greg Cattrano holds the NCAA record for goals scored by a goaltender with a total of three. Brian Dougherty holds the record as a three time Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year AwardMajor League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award
Krauter & Co. Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the top goaltender of the season. Warrior sponsored the award from 2001 to 2004....
winner. Greg Cattrano is the only goaltender the have won the Major League Lacrosse MVP Award
Major League Lacrosse MVP Award
The Bud Light Major League Lacrosse MVP Award is awarded annually to the best performing player of Major League Lacrosse....
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See also
- Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. AwardEnsign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. AwardThe Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award is presented annually by the USILA to the top college goaltender in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III. Johns Hopkins has won the most awards, with 14. Starting in 1990, the award has also been presented to the top women's goaltender in NCAA Divisions I, II & III....
presented annually to the top goaltender in NCAA - Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year AwardMajor League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year AwardKrauter & Co. Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the top goaltender of the season. Warrior sponsored the award from 2001 to 2004....
presented annually to the top goaltender in the MLLMajor League LacrosseMajor League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...