Netball

Question 1

When was basketball invented and by who?

Answer 1

1891 by James Naismith

Question 2

When and how was netball invented and by who?

Answer 2

1895 when the rules of basketball were misinterpreted by Cara Bear

Question 3

When and where was Netball first played?

Answer 3

In 1899 in England

Question 4

When was netball introduced and played in the British commonwealth?

Answer 4

1900

Question 5

When was the International Federation of Netball Association (IFNA) formed?

Answer 5

1960

Question 6

When was formal rules- National Championship played every 4 years- formed

Answer 6

1960

Question 7

When and where was the first championship held?

Answer 7

1963 in England

Question 8

What are the playing positions and roles?

Answer 8

Attackers-GS, GA, WA
Center
Defenders-GK, GD, WD

Question 9

What are different types of passes?

Answer 9

Shoulder passes
Chest pass
Bounce pass
Overhead pass

Question 10

What are minor rules meaning and examples?

Answer 10

Minor infringements that are penalized with a free-pass awarded to the other team
eg. Held ball, offside, stepping, over a third, breaking

Question 11

What are major rules meaning and examples?

Answer 11

Major infringements that are penalized with a free shot being awarded to the other team
eg. obstruction, contact, discipline

Question 12

What is the meaning of contact?

Answer 12

When a part of your body touches your opponent

Question 13

What is the meaning of obstruction?

Answer 13

When you are too close to a person when defending

Question 14

What is the meaning of marking?

Answer 14

Preventing your opponent from receiving the ball

Question 15

What is the meaning of dodging?

Answer 15

Trying to move from marking opponent to receive the ball smoothly

Question 16

Who are the team officials?

Answer 16

Captain(Vice)
Coach
Manager
Care Personnel

Question 17

Who are the match officials?

Answer 17

2 umpires
2 Timekeepers
2 scorekeeper

Question 18

What are the measurements of the court?

Answer 18

30.5m(length) x 15.25m(width)
OR
100ft x 50ft

Question 19

What is netball?

Answer 19

A fast-paced and fun game played mainly by women that require the same skills as basketball

Question 20

Where and how is it played?

Answer 20

It is played on a court with 2 teams (7 members each).

It is played by the team with the balling passing it around trying to get it scored in the goal circle

Question 21

When and who brought netball to JA?

Answer 21

In 1909 by English women to Wolmer’s High School for Girls

Question 22

When did JA teams enter ISSA Cup?

Answer 22

1930’s

Question 23

Who and when was the netball assoc formed in JA?

Answer 23

in 1959 Pancho Rankine Margaret Beckford and Margarietta St.Juste

Question 24

When was the first netball team formed?

Answer 24

1959

Question 25

what is the measurement of the goal post?

Answer 25

Vertical pole=65-100mm (2.5-4 in.), diameter 3.05m (10 ft.)

Horizontal ring=15mm (518 in.)

Question 26

How long does a netball match take including breaks?

Answer 26

1st quarter-15 min
3 min break
2nd quarter-15 min
5 min- Half-time
3rd quarter- 15 min
3 min break 
4th quarter-15 min

Question 27

What are the skills to play netball?

Answer 27

Passing 
Shooting
Pivoting
Receiving 
Attack and Defense skill