Players Field lacrosse

1 players

1.1 goalkeeper
1.2 defensemen
1.3 midfielders
1.4 attackman

players
goalkeeper


a goalkeeper making save

the goalkeeper s responsibility prevent opposition scoring directly defending 6-foot-wide (1.8 m) 6-foot-tall (1.8 m) goal. goalkeeper needs stop shots capable of reaching on 100 miles per hour (160 km/h), , responsible directing team s defense.

goalkeepers have special privileges when in crease, circular area surrounding each goal radius of 9 feet (2.7 m). offensive players may not play ball or make contact goalkeeper while in crease. once goalkeeper leaves crease, loses these privileges.

a goalkeeper s equipment differs other players . instead of shoulder pads , elbow pads, goalkeeper wears chest protector. wears special goalie gloves have padding on thumb protect shots. head of goalkeeper s crosse may measure 15 inches (38 cm) wide, larger field players .

defensemen

a defenseman player position responsibility assist goalkeeper in preventing opposing team scoring. each team fields 3 defensemen. these players remain on defensive half of field. unless defenseman gets ball , chooses run field , try score or pass, doing need cross midfield line , signal 1 midfielder stay back. defensemen carries long crosse provides advantage in reach intercepting passes , checking.

tactics used defensemen include body positioning , checking. checking attempting dispossess opposition of ball through body or stick contact. check may include poke check , defensemen thrusts crosse @ top hand or crosse of opponent in possession of ball (similar billiards shot), or slap check , player applies short, two-handed slap hand or crosse of opponent in possession of ball. body check allowed long ball in possession or loose ball within 5 yards of opposing player , contact made front or side of torso of opposing player. defensemen preferably remain in position relative offensive counterpart known topside , means stick , body position forces ball carrier go direction, away goal.

midfielders

a lacrosse player shooting during game.

midfielders contribute offensively , defensively , may roam entire playing area. each team fields 3 midfielders @ time. 1 midfielder per team may use long crosse, , in case referred long-stick midfielder. long-stick midfielders used defensive possessions , face-offs can participate in offense long not subbed off.

over time, midfield position has developed position of specialties. during play, teams may substitute players in , out freely, practice known on fly substitution. rules state substitution must occur within designated exchange area in front of players bench. teams rotate midfielder specialists off , on field depending on ball possession. teams have designated face-off midfielder, referred fogo midfielder (an acronym face-off , get-off ), takes majority of face-offs , substituted after face-off. teams designate midfielders offensive midfielders or defensive midfielders depending on strengths , weaknesses.

attackman

each team fields 3 attackmen @ time, , these players remain on offensive half of field. attackman uses short crosse. these players score of goals.