Positions in Women's Lacrosse and Men's Lacrosse

Women’s lacrosse, just like the men’s game, is played with 10 players on the field for each team at any given time. Below are the women’s and girls’ lacrosse positions.

One goalie on the field for each team. Lacrosse goalies stand in the net inside the crease and prevent the other team from scoring. They use a unique stick compared to other players and wear additional protective equipment. The goalie typically also directs the team on defense, as well as starts the offensive possession after a save or turnover.

Three defenders on the field for each team. Lacrosse defenders typically have to remain on the defensive end of the field. They play defense when the other team has the ball, and they help start the offensive possession after a turnover.

Three midfielders on the field for each team. Lacrosse midfielders play on both ends of the field. They are allowed to freely cross the midfield line and often play both offense and defense. A Draw Specialist is a specialized midfielder who focuses on taking the draw.

Three attackers on the field for each team. Lacrosse attackers focus primarily on offense, and they typically remain on the offensive half of the field. Attackers often have the best stick skills of all the women’s and girls’ lacrosse field positions.

The lacrosse positions in the men’s and women’s game are virtually identical. The rules of the game differ slightly, but for the most part lax positions are lax positions.

One goalie on the field for each team. Lacrosse goalies stand in the net inside the crease and prevent the other team from scoring. They use a unique stick compared to other players and wear additional protective equipment. The goalie typically also directs the team on defense, as well as starts the offensive possession after a save or turnover.

Three defenders on the field for each team. Lacrosse defenders typically have to remain on the defensive end of the field. They play defense when the other team has the ball, and they help start the offensive possession after a turnover. Men’s lacrosse defenders use a 6’ defensive stick.

Three midfielders on the field for each team. Lacrosse midfielders play on both ends of the field. They are allowed to freely cross the midfield line and often play both offense and defense. A Faceoff Athlete is a specialized midfielder who focuses on taking the faceoff. A Long Stick Middie (LSM) is a lacrosse midfielder who uses a 6’ defensive stick.

Three attackmen on the field for each team. Lacrosse attackmen focus primarily on offense, and they typically remain on the offensive half of the field. Attackers often have the best stick skills of all the men’s lacrosse positions.