What limits apply to the number of men’s lacrosse players allowed in each half of the field?

In men’s lacrosse, specific rules govern player positioning to prevent excessive crowding near the goal. During play, each team is required to maintain the following distribution of players across the field:

• Defensive half: At least four players must remain in this area.1
• Offensive half: No fewer than three players must remain in this area.1

Typically, the goalkeeper and three defensemen occupy the defensive half, while the three attackmen remain in the offensive half. The three midfielders are permitted to move freely across the field to support either the attack or the defense as necessary.1