How many defensive player positions are on a floor hockey team?

• A. 6
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 2

Answer: (D)

The number of defensive positions on the floor is two. In a standard floor hockey setup, there are six players on the floor: one goalie, two defensemen, and three forwards. The two defensemen stay back in the defensive zone to protect the goal and disrupt opposing plays, forming the defensive unit while the three forwards push offensively. The other choices don’t fit this common arrangement because they would either leave too many players defending or too few for the required balance of defense and offense.