player positions![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Each 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.
center back ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Position in the center court area between the backs; this player is the team’s offensive leader.
left back ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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.
left winger ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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.
center forward ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Position in the center court area between the wingers; this player tries to slip through the defense and create holes in it.
right winger ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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.
right back ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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.
goalkeeper ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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.
handball ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Inflated ball usually covered with leather; it has a circumference of 21 in (women) to 24 in (men) and can be thrown, hit with the fist or dribbled.