Playing Goalie

[Cougar]

I played defense last year and im looking to play goalie this year. Since last year was my first year ever playing, and I didn't really practice with the goalie that much or really see and learn what types of drills he was doing. I was wondering what types of things the coaches have goalies do? I always heard him screaming out things to us. -such as top left, top right etc etc....--What was he doing- What does the goalie need to say, Do goalies just get shot on all practice long? What type of Gear should I get? such as chest pad, etc...
Call me the biggest nub on the planet, but I really do need the help.

Thanks for the help in advance

[b3lx]

get bill pilats vid. the ball stops here

[EHSLAX12]

there are some things around the goalie forum as well that could help you out.

[Dadabhoy_Muzzi]

When your galie was saying top left, top right etc etc..., he was talking about the position of the ball. I would look through this thread (http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=30138&highlight=Hot) to learn more about calling different plays.

For drills, I would look through this thread (http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=10754&highlight=goalie%20Tips). It has a great compilation of drills that many goalies on this forum have talked about.

Good luck.

[Cougar]

Wow thanks for the awsome advice ^^^^^