LACROSSE POSITIONS

Attack

The attackman's responsibility is to score goals. The attackman generally restricts his play to the offensive end of the field. A good attackman demonstrates excellent stick work in passing, catching and shooting with both hands and has quick feet to maneuver around the goal. Each team should have three attackmen on the field during play.

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Midfield

The midfielder's responsibility is to cover the entire field, playing both offense and defense. The midfielder is a key to the transition game, and is often called upon to clear the ball from defense to offense. A good midfielder demonstrates good stick work including throwing, catching and scooping. Speed and stamina are essential. Each team should have three midfielders on the field.

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Defense

The defenseman's responsibility is to defend the goal. The defenseman generally restricts his play to the defensive end of the field. A good defenseman should be able to react quickly in game situations. Agility and aggressiveness are necessary plus great stick work. Footwork is essential for defensemen.  Each team should have three defensemen on the field.  Long Stick Middies are speicalized defensive players who come in for a middie and plays mostly defense but sometimes is part of the offense.  

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Goalie

The goalie's responsibility is to protect the goal and stop the opposing team from scoring. A good goalie also leads the defense by reading the situation and directing the defensemen to react. A good goalie should have excellent hand/eye coordination and a strong voice. Quickness, agility, confidence and the ability to concentrate are also essential. Each team has one goalie in the goal during play.

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FOGO

"Face Off- Get Off"  These specialized players are responsibility for winning the face off and getting the ball into the offensive end.  He then "Gets Off" the field and a different middie comes in for running the offensive plays.