What Lacrosse Position Should I Play Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Your coach offers extra time for one skill area. Which do you choose?
Shooting combinations near the opposing goal
Outlet passes that launch transition
Team slide rotations and recovery assignments
Mirror footwork, approach angles, and controlled one-on-one positioning
2. Possession suddenly changes near midfield. What role would you most want in the next few seconds?
Stay near my established end and prepare for the settled phase
Offer a central outlet while teammates establish the direction of play
Support the ball carrier and help advance the transition
Read the turnover instantly and sprint into the most useful lane in either direction
3. You receive the ball near the goal as a defender closes the space. What response feels most natural?
Move it back toward the top so the possession can be rebuilt
Pass promptly, then relocate into a new supporting lane
Draw the defender closer and look for a teammate slipping open
Protect the stick and attack the remaining gap toward goal
4. Which specialized training session sounds most appealing?
Shooting and cutting combinations
Defensive positioning in front of the goal
Long clearing passes that turn saves into possession
Footwork and reaction drills against shots from changing angles
5. From a position with a full view of the field, how much directing would you enjoy doing?
I would prefer using visual awareness without being the main communicator
I would support calls made by teammates in front of me
I would make clear calls when a matchup or opening changes
I would enjoy continuously organizing positioning, slides, and recovery
6. If four optional practice stations opened at once, which would you visit first?
Defensive footwork and approach angles
Transition passing through the center of the field
Dodging and feeding from behind or beside the goal
Quick-stick finishing and shots from tight spaces
7. A scoring attempt you initiated does not work. Which reaction is closest to yours?
I would rather contribute through a role with fewer possessions near goal
I stay involved, although I prefer alternating creation with other duties
I review the opening briefly and try a variation the next time
I am immediately eager to create or finish the next chance
8. Which successful play would give you the most satisfaction?
Getting free for a scoring opportunity at the other end
Collecting a loose ball and starting the break
Making a clean takeaway at the right moment
Forcing an opponent into a poor angle without needing a statistic
9. Which pattern of physical effort sounds most satisfying during a game?
Concentrated movement within a relatively fixed area
Short, intense bursts mainly at one end of the field
Regular rotations with time to recover between demanding runs
Repeated runs that connect offense, defense, and loose-ball situations
10. How would you feel about communicating during a defensive possession?
I would prefer to focus quietly on my immediate task
I would respond to teammates’ calls and add information when needed
I would consistently identify my matchup and nearby threats
I would enjoy directing slides, switches, and developing danger across the unit
11. When your team has a settled possession and you do not have the ball, where does your attention go?
Toward positioning for the next change of possession
Toward maintaining a wide outlet that keeps the formation balanced
Toward choosing one timely cut when the defense turns away
Toward repeatedly reading defenders for cuts, screens, and quick finishes
12. A hard shot is about to come through traffic. Which reaction best captures how that moment feels to you?
I would rather influence the play before it reaches the goal area
I could take a turn there, but I would prefer rotating back into the field
I can settle into the moment when I know the shot is coming
I feel energized by tracking the release and reacting under pressure
13. Which practice sequence would hold your interest longest?
Reaction work inside the goal area
Detailed repetitions for one settled unit
Passing and receiving accurately while moving at speed
Winning a ground ball and immediately turning it into a fast break
14. An opponent begins a one-on-one dodge toward the goal. Which challenge sounds most engaging?
Anticipating where the transition opportunity could appear afterward
Looking for an early chance to knock the ball loose
Holding sound body position while judging when help may arrive
Controlling the approach angle and steering the attacker away from danger
15. Which description is closest to the contribution you want to make?
Anchor one area and become highly specialized there
Focus mainly on one phase while occasionally helping elsewhere
Create opportunities from the top while remaining available in transition
Act as a connector who influences both offense and defense
16. The opposing team scores. What response would come most naturally before play resumes?
I would need time away from the central responsibility to process it fully
I would reconnect with teammates before feeling ready for the next sequence
I would identify one technical adjustment, then refocus
I would reset quickly and treat the next shot as a completely new task