As I was growing up, I was always fascinated by one lacrosse position in particular – that of defensemen. It seemed so heroic, and pivotal to the team’s overall success. Also when I first started playing, it seemed to be the position I gravitated naturally to myself. The defensemen are the first line of defense …
Lacrosse positions
In the many years that I have played lacrosse, I have spoken to many people – fans and players – about what’s the best position. Is it the glamor of the attackers, taking the kudos of scoring? Is it the crucial role of defenders, shoring up attack after attack, and reverting defense back into attack? …
Lacrosse has many challenging features. There is the pace, the ferocity of the shots, the physical challenges – and so many more! But out of all of this what is the hardest position? The goalkeeper is the hardest position in lacrosse. You face the fastest shots, you usually receive the most bruises and injuries, and …