Positions & basic rules, by sport.
New to coaching — or a parent trying to follow along? Tap a sport to see who plays where, what each position actually does, and the handful of rules a beginner really needs. Plain English, no jargon.
Pick a sport above to see its positions and core rules.
This is a general beginner overview, not an official rulebook. Exact positions, field and court sizes, player counts, and rules vary by league, age division, and governing body — small-sided youth games often use fewer players and modified rules. Always check your own league’s rulebook and ask your coordinator for the rules your team actually plays by.
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