BOILING SPRINGS --- With the inaugural season of women's lacrosse set to begin this coming spring on the Gardner-Webb campus, head coach Jacquelyn Duggins and the Gardner-Webb athletic department would like to present Runnin' Bulldog Lacrosse 101: a seven-part educational series on the game of lacrosse covering the basic rules, positions, field setup, and origins of the game. This week, fans will be introduced to the different positions in which they can expect the players to line up this coming spring.

ON THE ATTACK:

First Home:
The first home's responsibility is to score. Located in front of the goal, the first home must continually cut toward the goal for a shot, or cut away from the goal to make room for another player. She should have excellent stick skills.

Second Home:
The second home is considered the playmaker. She should be able to shoot well from every angle and distance from the goal.

Third Home:
The third home's responsibility is to transition the ball from defense to attack. She should be able to feed the ball to other players and fill in wing areas.

Attack Wings:
The wings are also responsible for transitioning the ball from defense to attack. Wings should have speed and endurance and be ready to receive the ball from the defense and run or pass the ball.

ON DEFENSE:

Point:
The point's responsibility is to mark first home. She should be able to stick check, body check and look to intercept passes.

Coverpoint:
The coverpoint's responsibility is to mark second home. She should be able to receive clears, run fast and have good footwork.

Third Man:
The third man's responsibility is to mark third home. She should be able to intercept passes, clear the ball, run fast and have good footwork.

Center:
The center's responsibility is to control the draw and play both defense and attack. She should have speed and endurance.

Defense Wings:
The wings are responsible for marking the attack wings and bringing the ball into the attack area. Wings should have speed and endurance.

Goalkeeper:
The goalkeeper's responsibility is to protect the goal. She should have good stick skills, courage and confidence.

Stay tuned for next week's edition of Runnin' Bulldog Lacrosse 101, which will cover what happens after the first whistle blows. The full schedule for Runnin' Bulldogs Lacrosse 101 can be found below.

Part 1 (September 25, 2014): The Players

Part 2 (October 3, 2014): Basics and Origins of the Game

Part 3 (November 3, 2014): The Rules of the Game

Part 4 (November 10, 2014): The Playing Field

Part 5 (November 17, 2014): The Positions

Part 6 (November 24, 2014): After the Whistle

Part 7 (December 1, 2014): The 2015 Schedule and Season Preview