still maintain mobility. Since about 2005, the Canadian Lacrosse Association has mandated one-piece unmodified chest protectors for all of its goalies. Because of the price, the team or the minor lacrosse organization often flips the bill for this costly piece of equipment. A legal upper should only stand out from the shoulders at any point by three inches and four inches on the arms. For pants, the box goalie generally wears hockey goalie pants or a specially modified version of hockey pants with airflow in mind. Other gear Goaltender jock: Due to the danger of bounce shots, lacrosse goaltenders generally wear an ice hockey goaltender's jock and cup for protection. Goaltender jocks offer more padding to the lower abdomen and genitals, while offering enough undercarriage protection to ward off most dangerous bounce shots. Shoes: Most goalies wear typical running shoes. Goaltenders need the mobility to run and the grip to anchor themselves to the floor while in their stance, which can be provided by a good pair of shoes. Toe protection is generally not needed as the leg irons provide very long and wide foot guards. Undergarments: Just like in ice hockey, wearing undergarments under the playing gear cuts back on the chances of skin infections in cuts and scratches. It also provides a layer to protect the skin from damage when a hard shot finds a "bare spot" of skin. Traditionally, goalies have worn shorts and tee-shirts or long underwear, but in recent years sweat-weeping clothing has been designed to better suit the needs of athletes. Rules The box lacrosse goaltender is allowed to play in any area of the playing surface and is not confined to any zone. Despite this, the box goaltender has a crease, around the entire net, all to himself. Defensive players can enter this area to pick up a loose ball but cannot enter it while in possession of the ball. Offensive players cannot enter the crease. At minor levels and some junior leagues this includes the crease's vertical plane, but at the Junior A, Major, and professional levels it is not uncommon for the player to be allowed to enter the vertical plane while shooting or retrieving a rebound as long as his feet or body do not touch the crease paint on the floor. Such a play is called a "crease dive". Occasionally, a box lacrosse goaltender will run up and join