📚 Learn Netball
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Netball is a team sport where players pass a ball down the court and attempt to score by shooting it through a raised hoop. It is similar to basketball but has unique rules around movement and positioning.
🏁 The Basics of Netball
Netball is played with:
• 7 players per team
• a ball for passing and shooting
• a hoop at each end of the court
Each player has a specific position and can only move within certain areas.
🔄 How the Game Works
• the game starts with a centre pass
• teams pass the ball down the court
• players work together to create scoring chances
• only certain players can shoot
📍 Player Positions
Each team has 7 positions:
• Goal Shooter (GS) – scores goals
• Goal Attack (GA) – assists and shoots
• Wing Attack (WA) – feeds the ball into attack
• Centre (C) – links attack and defence
• Wing Defence (WD) – defends and intercepts
• Goal Defence (GD) – defends near the goal
• Goal Keeper (GK) – protects the goal
Each position has specific areas they are allowed to enter.
Movement Rules
• players cannot run with the ball
• must pass within 3 seconds
must keep one foot planted when holding the ball (pivot)
📏 The Court
• divided into three sections (thirds)
• includes shooting circles at each end
• players are restricted to certain areas
Learn more here:
Netball Court Size
📜 Basic Rules
• no physical contact allowed
• defenders must stay at least 0.9 metres away when marking
• only GS and GA can shoot
• the ball must be passed through thirds
Learn more here:
Netball Rules
🔢 Scoring
• goals are worth 1 point
• must be shot from inside the shooting circle
• team with the most goals wins
Learn more here:
Netball Scoring
🏐 Equipment
• netball
• hoop and post
• court
Learn more here:
Netball Equipment
📈 Why Netball Is Popular
Netball is popular because it is:
• easy to learn
• team-focused
• fast-paced
• widely played in schools and clubs
• It promotes teamwork, fitness and strategy.
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