Number of Players:

3 Attackmen

Objective:

Score goals

Area of Field:

Restricted to offensive end

Used as:

Primary ball handlers, passers, scorers and feeders

Required skills:

Excellent stick skills with both hands and have quick feet to maneuver around the goal

Number of Players:

3 Midfielders

Objective:

Transitional force

Area of Field:

Entire field - offensive and defensive ends

Used as:

ball handlers, passers, scorers, feeders, transition the ball down the field for a scoring opportunity, and defend against opposing team's transition to goal

Required skills:

Great speed and stamina.

Strong stick skills

• Throwing
• Catching
• Scooping

Most teams rotate multiple groups through out a game.
 

Number of Players:

3 Defensemen

Objective:

Defend the goal

Area of Field:

Restricted to defensive end

Used as:

Break up other team's plays

Prevent shots on goal

Clear the ball to offensive units.

Receive outlet passes from goalie.

Required skills:

Agility

Strong stick skills

Aggressive (while under control)

Quick to respond when matching up against offensive player.
 

Number of Players:

1 Goalie

Objective:

Stop the ball from entering the goal

Area of Field:

Restricted to defensive end and positioned in the "crease"

Used as:

"Read" defensive situations

Direct defenders and midfielders to prevent scoring attempts from opposing team.

Required skills:

Excellent hand/eye coordination

Quickness

Above-average stick skills

Courage and confidence