Denny asked: If "An ice hockey goalie guards the net while a few others play in front of him." does that mean that "A goalie guards the net as others play before him."?\nOptions:\n- yes\n- it is not possible to tell\n- no.
Le: OK, so how can I answer with some explanation?

User
Playing before him means the same as playing in front of him.
The answer: yes.
Assistant