Netball Flashcards
When was basketball invented and by who?
1891 by James Naismith
When and how was netball invented and by who?
1895 when the rules of basketball were misinterpreted by Cara Bear
When and where was Netball first played?
In 1899 in England
When was netball introduced and played in the British commonwealth?
1900
When was the International Federation of Netball Association (IFNA) formed?
1960
When was formal rules- National Championship played every 4 years- formed
1960
When and where was the first championship held?
1963 in England
What are the playing positions and roles?
Attackers-GS, GA, WA
Center
Defenders-GK, GD, WD
What are different types of passes?
Shoulder passes
Chest pass
Bounce pass
Overhead pass
What are minor rules meaning and examples?
Minor infringements that are penalized with a free-pass awarded to the other team
eg. Held ball, offside, stepping, over a third, breaking
What are major rules meaning and examples?
Major infringements that are penalized with a free shot being awarded to the other team
eg. obstruction, contact, discipline
What is the meaning of contact?
When a part of your body touches your opponent
What is the meaning of obstruction?
When you are too close to a person when defending
What is the meaning of marking?
Preventing your opponent from receiving the ball
What is the meaning of dodging?
Trying to move from marking opponent to receive the ball smoothly
Who are the team officials?
Captain(Vice)
Coach
Manager
Care Personnel
Who are the match officials?
2 umpires
2 Timekeepers
2 scorekeeper
What are the measurements of the court?
30.5m(length) x 15.25m(width)
OR
100ft x 50ft
What is netball?
A fast-paced and fun game played mainly by women that require the same skills as basketball
Where and how is it played?
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
When and who brought netball to JA?
In 1909 by English women to Wolmer’s High School for Girls
When did JA teams enter ISSA Cup?
1930’s
Who and when was the netball assoc formed in JA?
in 1959 Pancho Rankine Margaret Beckford and Margarietta St.Juste
When was the first netball team formed?
1959
what is the measurement of the goal post?
Vertical pole=65-100mm (2.5-4 in.), diameter 3.05m (10 ft.)
Horizontal ring=15mm (518 in.)
How long does a netball match take including breaks?
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
What are the skills to play netball?
Passing Shooting Pivoting Receiving Attack and Defense skill
