Throws the pallino to start each frame

Primary point thrower — rolls for closest

Specialist in raffa (ground) knock-out shots

Specialist in volo (aerial) knock-out shots

Team captain — calls strategy and frame decisions

Patrols right outfield

Patrols center outfield

Patrols left outfield

Defends third base

Covers area between second and third

Covers second base

Defends first base

Receives pitches and calls the game

Delivers the ball from the mound

Takes faceoffs at start of play

Defensive midfielder with long stick

Protects the goal, stops shots

Defensive player on right side

Defensive player on left side

Target forward, holds up play and scores

Wide attacker on right, cuts inside or crosses

Wide attacker on left, cuts inside or crosses

Wide midfielder on right flank

Wide midfielder on left flank

Creative playmaker behind strikers

Sits in front of defense, breaks up attacks

Attacking fullback, provides width on flanks

Defender on right flank, supports attack and defense

Defender on left flank, supports attack and defense

Returns punts

Returns kickoffs

Specialized center for punts and field goals

Closer to line, supports run defense

Deep center fielder, ball hawk

Quarterback of defense, calls adjustments

Stops runs and covers middle of field

Covers receivers and rushes passer on edge

Lines up over center, occupies blockers

Interior lineman, stops runs and rushes passer

Rushes the passer and sets the edge against runs

Protects quarterback's right side on offensive line

Protects quarterback's blind side on left edge

Blocks on the right side of the offensive line

Blocks on the left side of the offensive line

Snaps the ball, anchors the offensive line

Blocks for running back, short-yardage specialist

Delivers the ball from the mound, primary run-prevention specialist

Receives pitches, controls the running game, and calls pitches

Defends first base and receives throws for putouts

Covers second base and the right side of the infield

Covers the area between second and third base

Defends third base and the hot corner

Patrols the left side of the outfield

Covers center field, typically the fastest outfielder

Patrols the right side of the outfield, typically strongest arm

Bats in place of the pitcher, does not play the field

Leads the offense, passes and hands off

Carries the ball and catches passes out of the backfield

Runs routes and catches passes downfield

Blocks and catches passes, hybrid receiver/lineman

Protects the quarterback and blocks for ball carriers

Rushes the passer and stops the run at the line of scrimmage

Versatile defender covering runs and short passes

Covers wide receivers in pass defense

Deep pass defender, last line of defense

Kicks field goals and extra points

Punts ball on fourth down

Only player allowed to use hands, protects goal

Central defender, stops attacks and organizes defense

Wide defensive player covering the flanks

Sits in front of defense and disrupts opposition attacks

Box-to-box player, contributes to attack and defense

Creative player behind the strikers

Wide attacker who crosses and drives at defenders

Primary goal scorer, leads the attack

Protects the net, stops shots

Prevents opposing team from scoring

Takes faceoffs, plays both offense and defense

Forward on left side

Forward on right side

Primary ball handler and playmaker

Perimeter scorer and secondary ball handler

Versatile wing player, scores and defends multiple positions

Interior scorer and rebounder

Tallest player, protects rim and scores in paint

Runs the offense, sets up attackers

Primary attacker, hits from left side

Attacker on right side, blocks opponent's outside hitter

Quick attacker in middle, primary blocker

Defensive specialist, wears different jersey

Back-row defensive player

Left side front row forward anchoring the scrum

Hooks the ball in scrums and throws in at lineouts

Right side front row forward providing scrum stability

Engine of the scrum and primary lineout jumper

Breakdown specialist and open-field tackler

Back of the scrum, links forwards and backs

Distributes from set pieces and breakdowns

Primary decision maker, kicker, and play organizer

Midfield carrier and defender

Wide attacker and finisher on the outside

Last line of defense and counter-attacking runner

Front row forward providing drive and ball carrying

Dummy half who acts as the link from tackle to next play

Bats in the innings and scores runs for the team

Delivers the ball to take wickets and restrict runs

Specialist fielder behind the stumps who takes catches and effects stumpings

Contributes significantly with both bat and ball

Guards the goal and directs the defense

Prevents opposing team from scoring

Plays both offense and defense

Takes faceoffs to win possession and typically subs off immediately after

Primary offensive player, scores goals

Guards the smaller box lacrosse goal in an enclosed arena

Plays all positions in the box, rapid substitution every 30 seconds is common

Guards the goal in women's field lacrosse

Defends without body checking, stick checks only

Covers the full field in both directions

Creates and finishes scoring opportunities in the attack zone