the opposite side intentionally. This gives the shooter a bad angle shot that the goalie is trying to force him to take. When the player shoots, the goalie quickly steps across and covers the other side of the net and blocks the shot. This style can be highly effective but can fall victim to fake shots. Notable players National Lacrosse League (1987-Present) Top goaltenders from modern NLL. Major Series Lacrosse (1932-1987) Top OLA and NLL (1974-75) goaltenders before modern NLL was founded. These goaltenders listed have either won top honours in their top tier league or have led their team to the Mann Cup finals. Western Lacrosse Association (1933-1987) Top west coast goaltenders before the modern NLL was founded. These goaltenders listed have either won top honours in their top tier league or have led their team to the Mann Cup finals. References External links OLA goaltender manual Goalkeeping Lacrosse terminology