Netball Flashcards
What are 3 netball rules?
1) The ball must be received within the centre third of the court.
2) The ball must touch the ground after being thrown in the hoop for it to count as a point.
3) The person who is holding the ball must pass it within 3 seconds of receiving it.
4) You must not move with the ball in your hand.
5) To mark a player you must be at least a meter away from the opponent.
6) Goals can only be scored by players that have been assigned to shoot.
7) No contact allowed. ( if there is contact that player must stand by the player they came in contact with and they get a free pass)
8) The ball can’t be passed further than a third along the court.
What are all of the netball positions?
Goal attack, Goal shooter, Goal defence, Goal keeper, Wing attack, Wing defence, Centre.
What is the aim of the game in netball?
For teams to pass around a ball and shoot as many goals into the goal ring as they can. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.
How long does a netball game usually last?
Around 60 minutes (15 minute quarters)
How many players are there usually on each team?
7 players
What does the Goal Keeper do?
Stop other players from shooting a goal. They are only aloud to stand inside their teams third and their teams D.
What does the Goal Attack do?
To score goals for their team. They usually mark the opposing teams goal defence. They are only aloud to stand in the opposing teams third, the centre third and the opposing D.
What does the Goal Shooter do?
To score goals for their team. They usually mark the other teams goal keeper. They are only aloud to stand in their opposing teams third and the opposing D.
What does the Goal Defence do?
To stop opposing players scoring. They usually mark the opposing teams goal attack. They are aloud to stand in the centre third, their teams third and their D.
What does the Centre do?
Start with the ball in their hand. They are aloud in all of the thirds, just not the D’s.
What does the Wing Attack do?
The key feeder of the ball into goal shooters. Can switch between attack to defence. They are aloud to stand in the opposing teams third and the centre third, but not the D.
What does the Wing Defence do?
To stop the ball from reaching the goal circle. Can switch between defence and attack. They are aloud to stand in their teams third, including the centre third, but not the D.
Which are the only 2 positions that are aloud to shoot?
Goal Attack and Goal Shooter.
Which are the only 2 positions that can switch between games?
Wing Attack and Wing Defence.
Where does the ball has to be received at the start of the game?
The centre third.
