NUMBERS & POSITIONS

NUMBERS by the UNDERSTANDING POSITIONS ON THE FIELD

EACH OF THE 4 PLAYERS ON A TEAM WEARS A JERSEY WITH THE NUMBER 1, 2, 3 OR 4 ON HIS OR HER BACK. EACH NUMBER CORRESPONDS TO THEIR ASSIGNED POSITION. 01 03

The Number 1 is the most offensive The Number 3 is the tactical leader on the position. This player covers/marks the field and must be able to hit long shots to his opposing teams’ number 4. numbers 1 and 2, as well as maintain a solid defensive position. (Usually the highest rated 02 player on the team.)

The Number 2 is the most difficult position to play. This player plays an 04 important offensive role, by running The Number 4 is the primary defensive through and scoring or feeding the ball to player and can move anywhere on the field. his number 1. Defensively, this player As a good defender, this player allows the covers the opposing teams’ number 3. number 3 to commit to more offensive plays knowing he/she will be covered from behind if the ball is lost.