Positions

[Baller_To_Begin]

Ok so now that I have some more information just want to know about the poitions and their roles because i want to know what poition i want to play. Also what skills does each position require most.

[BClax17]

Well, there's player and then there's goalie.

[KnightsLAXDad]

With the exception of the goalie, think basketball for a 5 on 5 system. 5 players up on offense, all 5 come back on defense. In an offense-defense system, you switch out all 5 players on the floor for offensive specialists or defensive as the case may be.

[#15Roadies]

If you search the boards you will find a few threads on this topic already:

Here is a previous thread about the positions in box lacrosse:

http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=31326

[lacrosse_queen1]

from what I've seen on the Calgary site, theres something called Transion? something like that.... i think they have some system like that... any idea how that would work??

[boxlaxman]

from what I've seen on the Calgary site, theres something called Transion? something like that.... i think they have some system like that... any idea how that would work??

Some systems work similar to field with Offense, Transition and Defense.

Offense and Defense players usually work in pairs or groups of 3 and go on and off for each other while the transition players can play both ends.

Typically, there will be a fresh 5 on offense after the ball is cleared. 3 offense and 2 transition players. When the ball is turned over, the transition player get to the hole while the offense subs for the defense.

When they get the ball back, the defense subs while the transition players clear the ball and then the transition players will sub for a new line as well.

This system has become more popular as there has been more specialization. Its done alot in the NLL.

[lacrosse_queen1]

alright im all clear now thanks

[Baller_To_Begin]

same here
I get it know thx alot

[laxander]

Attack position requirement:
::hardnosed athletes/ fit ::outstanding stick protection ::change of direction (dodges) ::feeding eye ::finishing ability ::must be a 'threat' ::turnovers can't exceed points ::off the ball movement ::play full speed ::intangibles: riding tenacity, GB tenacity, outside shooting ::can you play defence? ::ambidextrous

Midfield position requirements:
::complete lax player ::outstanding overall athleticism ::start with great individual defense ::go to middies vs. solid but d-middie ::create 6 on 5's ::dodging ability-be a threat ::make decisions on clears ::'between the restraining lines' ::off ball play, crease play, picks (O/D) ::groundball tenacity ::knowledge of team D, rides, clears ::shooting.

[#15Roadies]

"create 6 on 5's"

Great! Gotta love when the goalie gets in the play too! Uh, we are talking boxla right?

[EVLAX27]

i agree with laxlander but i dont neccessarily feel that you need to be fast to play attack yes it is a plus but i would much rather have a slower kid who has tremendous stick skills, a great eye for passing, and a knack for the goal. rather than a fast kid who has good stick skills and can score sometimes. many people underestimate slower kids because of their innability to get by them but rarley does a kid who can shoot the living daylights out of the net need to get by you.

[OldPtboBoy]

Laxlander is talking about field positions. Which mostly translate well to box. All you have to do is look at what a box attack squad, with a box midfield, and a field defense, backed up by a hell of a field goalie did to the USA in the Worlds.

On both ends of the floor it's about stick skills. Where it becomes different is in mindset and vision. Some people are more defensively motivated than others. Some deal out the hits and some absorb them. Offensive players absorb a lot of punishment while using their vision of the floor (to get open or spring someone open with a pick) and ball retention abilities to find the holes in the defense to score. Defensive players use the same skills for the opposite purpose. As to which is more important, that is a completely other thread, but I can tell you that as strong as the Peterborough Lakers Offense was winning three Mann Cups in the last four years, their defense was equally strong if not stronger.

Mindset, Vision and Shooting/Passing/Ball Retention/Floor Position/Loose Balls/Tenacity...............

In Box the only position where true speed comes into play is transition. One team loses the ball the other team beats their change up the floor and burries it. Other than that, speed kills in box. (Unless you're behind) Box is about possession. Retaining possession, extending possession, gaining possession, and making the other team's possession as fruitless and un-enjoyable as you possibly can. You're on the clock so there are no penalties for playing keep away on a football field. After thirty seconds, you're done.

Fastest game on foot.