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.
Attack Wings:
The right and left attack 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.
Point:
The point's responsibility is to mark the opponent's first home. She should be able to stick check, body check and look to intercept passes.
Cover Point:
The coverpoint's responsibility is to mark the opponent's 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 the opponent's third home. She should be able to intercept passes, clear the ball, run fast and have good footwork.
Center:
The center's responsibility is to control the draw and play both defense and attack. She should have speed and endurance.
Defense Wings:
The right and left defense wings are responsible for marking the opponent's 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, confidence and leadership skills.
See the links below for US Lacrosse's rules and important changes to those rules effective this year (2011).
