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 Girls Lacrosse Positions

 Attack 

  • First Home
    The first home's responsibility is to score. Located in front of the goal, the first home must continually cut toward the goal for a shot, or cut away from the goal to make room for another player. She should have excellent stickwork.

  • Second Home
    The second home is considered the playmaker. She should be able to shoot well from every angle and distance from the goal.

  • Third Home
    The third home's responsibility is to transition the ball from defense to attack. She should be able to feed the ball to other players and fill in wing areas.

  • Two Attack Wings
    The wings are also responsible for transitioning the ball from defense to attack. Wings should have speed and endurance and be ready to receive the ball from the defense and run or pass the ball.
Defense
  •  Center
    The center's responsibility is to control the draw and play both defense and attack. She should have speed and endurance.
  • Point
    The point's responsibility is to mark first home. She should be able to stick check, body check and look to intercept passes.
  • Coverpoint
    The coverpoint's responsibility is to mark second home. She should be able to receive clears, run fast and have good footwork.
  • Third Man
    The third man's responsibility is to mark third home. She should be able to intercept passes, clear the ball, run fast and have good footwork.
  • Two Defense Wings
    The wings are responsible for marking the attack wings and bringing the ball into the attack area. Wings should have speed and endurance.
  • Goalkeeper
    The goalkeeper's responsibility is to protect the goal. She should have good stickwork, courage and confidence.