need lacrosse goalie advice

Vienna VA

Description

hey guys, 47 year old derp here still plugging away in the Rec leagues. I got pressed into goalie duty (first time ever) because no one else wants to do it. I got rocked pretty hard my first time out, so I have no idea if I am standing too far out from the cage or what. But someone will have to play goalie if you expect to field a team. Do I hug the pipes as close as possible or do I close the distance on the attacker if he comes forward to me? Do I make myself as wide as possible (which puts me flat footed) or stay on my toes? How do I read the attacker, or do I keep my eye on the ball and not the guy? All sorts of questions. If I do make a save and have possession, I have 4 seconds to leave the crease or pass the ball if I am not mistaken.