A crease defender in women’s lacrosse is a defensive player responsible for protecting the area around the goal, particularly against attackers who operate behind or near the goal line extended (GLE). The primary objective of the crease defender is to prevent the attacker from getting into the middle of the field, close to the goal, and to force them wide or away from dangerous scoring areas.Defending the crease in women’s lacrosse requires footwork, strength, and awareness of both positioning and rules. The primary goal of the crease defender is to prevent the attacker from getting to the middle of the field and to guide them away from the scoring area.
Key Points to Focus On:
• Always keep your stick up and high to block potential feeds from behind the goal.
• Use your stick to make yourself as big as possible, deterring attackers from passing or shooting over you.