Player positionsEach team is allowed seven players on the court; players are not allowed to take more than three steps with the ball or to hold it for more than three seconds.

1. Center back Position in the center court area between the backs; this player is the team’s offensive leader.

2. Left back Position behind the wingers on the left side of the court; an excellent shooter, this player also defends against the opponent’s line player or back.

3. Left winger Position that covers the left side of the court; using speed and agility, this player is often at the sideline stretching the defense and creating scoring chances.

4. Center forward Position in the center court area between the wingers; this player tries to slip through the defense and create holes in it.

5. Right winger Position that covers the right side of the court; using speed and agility, this player is often at the sideline stretching the defense and creating scoring chances.

6. Right back Position behind the wingers on the right side of the field; an excellent shooter, this player also defends against an opposing line player or back.

7. Goalkeeper Position whose role is to prevent the ball from entering the net; this player is the only one allowed to touch the ball with the feet.