What is Netball??

Netball is played by two teams. Each team consists of seven players – two shooters, two defense and three center court players. Each position is designated a court are in which they are allowed to move. The object of the game is to score as many goals as possible. Goals are scored though a hoop resembling a basketball hoop but without a backboard. The netball moves up and down the court by catching and throwing it to other team embers. Dribbling and moving with the ball is not allowed.

Netball – Basic Rules

•  Players cannot dribble but players may bounce the ball once to gain possession. (Players may not pass the ball and recatch it themselves. )

•  No running with the ball – players may not reground the foot which first touches the court (pivot foot).

•  Players must pass the ball to someone else within 3 seconds (5 seconds for beginners and elementary students) of catching it.

•  No contact- players may not take the ball out of another player's hands, push, push off, or shove other players.

•  No defending within 1 metre of the player with the ball (measured from the pivot foot) This is called the Obstruction rule.

•  Players must shoot within the shooting zone , semicircle or basketball key.

•  The ball must be touched in each third of the court as it travels down the court.

****Seven players on a team , each player has a restricted play area and players wear pinnies showing which areas they are allowed in. Only players with GS and GA can shoot and they can only shoot inside the shooting zone.

****Each goal scores 1 point .