Netball

Two teams of seven pass the ball — never running with it — into their own shooting circle and from there through the ring. Every position may only move within certain zones of the court.

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How is Netball played?

Under the World Netball standard, a successful shot by GS or GA from inside the goal circle scores one goal; the team with more goals after four quarters wins.

What are the rules of Netball?

• After catching the ball the landing foot may not be grounded again before the player passes or shoots; running or dribbling with the ball is not allowed.
• The ball must be passed or shot within three seconds.
• A pass may not travel across a complete third without being touched by a player.
• Offside is called when any part of a player enters a zone barred to her position.
• When defending the player with the ball a distance of 0.9 m must be kept; obstructing contact is penalised.

What equipment do you need for Netball?

A rectangular court of 30.5 × 15.25 m and two padded 3.05 m posts carrying 380 mm rings with open nets.

How long does a game of Netball last?

4 × 15 minutes (60 minutes in regulation)

What is special about Netball?

According to World Netball the sport’s characteristic zones go back to a misunderstanding: Clara Baer received a sketch of a basketball court in which the lines were read as fixed zone boundaries.

Which Netball leagues are on SportOrbit?

• Suncorp Super Netball (SSN)
• Netball World Cup – Title Holders