Goaltender (field lacrosse)

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In field lacrosse, the goaltender (goalie, goalkeeper, tendy defendy or the keeper) is the most important and last line of defense between the opposing offense and the goal. The goaltender's primary roles are to defend the opposing team's shots on goal and to direct the defense.