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Action

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in the context of an infringement, a throw-in or possession awarded to a team.

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Astride the transverse line

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standing with one foot in the goal third and one foot in the centre third.

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At the team bench

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on or immediately beside (including behind or in front of) the team bench.

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Attacking

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movement and/or actions of the team in possession of the ball, including passing or shooting the ball.

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Bench player

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a player who is on the team bench at a given time during a match.

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Bench zone

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area immediately outside the court surround where the official bench, team benches and umpires’ bench are located (all on the same side of the court).

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Blood-stained

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when an amount of wet blood leaves a noticeable mark on a material

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Break in play

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after a goal is scored, during a stoppage or interval or when a sanction or action is awarded

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Concussion

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as defined in the latest Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport.

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Court surround

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area immediately surrounding the court

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Co-umpire

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umpire who is not controlling play at a given time

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Controlling umpire

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umpire in whose half or area of control play is at a given time

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Deflect

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to touch a ball after it has been passed or shot and change its path

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Extra time

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an additional period of time used when the scores are tied at full-time and a winner is required

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Defending

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movement and/or actions of the team not in possession of the ball, including attempting to gain possession of the ball or to prevent the attacking team from passing or shooting the ball.

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During play

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at any time during a quarter/half, except when time is held

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Event organiser

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person/s with responsibility for the organisation of the match.

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Failure to take the court

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a team has fewer than five players present at the start of a period of play, or after a stoppage where a team delays taking the court.

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Fake pass

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where a player in possession makes a passing action but does not release the ball.

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Field of play

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area consisting of the court and the court surround

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Foul play

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anything a player does that is contrary to the letter and spirit of the Rules of the Game or does not meet accepted standards of fair play, good sporting conduct and/or ethical and moral behaviour. It includes unfair play, unsporting behaviour and dangerous play.

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Free pass

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sanction for a minor infringement

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Full-time

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end of the specified playing time for a match excluding any extra time

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Game

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the game of Netball.

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Game management action
action taken by an umpire in addition to the sanction for an infringement. This must occur for any act of foul play
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Good sporting behaviour
a level of behaviour that meets generally accepted ethical standards in sport, including playing by the Rules of the Game, self-discipline, self-control and respecting opponents and officials.
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Goal end
end of the court where a team shoots for goal
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Infringer
player who commits an infringement
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Half-time
interval between second and third quarters; in extra time the interval between the two halves.
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Infringement
action contrary to the Rules of the Game that may be penalised by an umpire
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Independent concussion observer
a neutral medical professional arranged by the event organiser who is qualified in sports medicine and is both legally permitted and insured to administer concussion protocols consistent with the latest Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport.
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Infringing team
team who commits an infringement
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Intercept
to gain possession of the ball from the opposing team after it has been passed or shot
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Interval
period of time between successive periods of play
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Landing foot (one-foot landing)
the foot on which a player either first lands after catching the ball or is standing on when the ball is caught.
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International play
a match between two countries of any age group specifically including fixtures where World Netball ranking points are contested
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Landing foot (two-foot landing)
the foot not first moved when a player either catches the ball standing on both feet or lands on both feet simultaneously after catching the ball
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Late player
a player who is not ready to take the court at the start of a match or when the match is to be restarted after a stoppage or interval
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Major infringement
any infringement where a penalty pass is awarded
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Match
a contest between two teams played according to the Rules of the Game
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Match officials
two umpires and a reserve umpire
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Minor infringement
any infringement where a free pass is awarded
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Mutual infringement
any occurrence during a match when an umpire is unable to determine which team infringed or where the ball was when play was stopped, or where play is irregularly affected and fault cannot be attributed to either team
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Natural body stance
where a player is stable and upright whether standing or moving, it may include slight arm movements for stability or momentum
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Non-infringing team
team who has not committed an infringement
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Official bench
place where the two scorers and two timekeepers are located during a match
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Opponent
player from the opposing team
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Pass
action of a player throwing, batting or bouncing the ball to a player, dropping the ball or putting the ball on the ground and removing their hands.
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Penalty pass
sanction for a major infringement. A Goal Shooter or Goal Attack taking a penalty pass in the goal circle may either pass or shoot for goal
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Period of play
a quarter in a match or a half in extra time
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Pivot
a movement where the player with the ball swivels either on the heel or on the ball of the landing foot while this maintains contact with the ground
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Player safety
the condition of being protected from foreseeable risk of injury or harm to health and wellbeing
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Playing enclosure
area consisting of the court, the court surround and bench zone
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Playing time
time elapsed in a quarter/half not including any stoppages
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Possession
a player holds the ball with one or both hands or has one or both hands on the ball while it is on the ground
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Primary care person
team official who is qualified to diagnose and treat injury or illness and does not have any other roles (including as a player)
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Reckless
without thinking or caring about the consequence of an action
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Reserve umpire
match official seated at the umpires’ bench who is ready to replace an umpire in the event of illness/injury during a match
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Retaliation
player’s inappropriate response to the action/s of an opponent
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Roll
a ball moving in constant contact with the ground
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Sanction
free pass or penalty pass awarded following an infringement by a player, team official or bench player
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Scorers
technical officials responsible for maintaining a scoring record of the match together with a record of centre passes and details of players on court and whose detailed duties are outlined in the World Netball Technical Officials Manual
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Set
a sanction or action is ‘set’ once the player taking the sanction or action is positioned correctly with the ball; in the case of a penalty pass, the infringer must also be positioned correctly
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Shot
a Goal Shooter or Goal Attack throws, bats or deflects the ball towards the ring in an attempt to score a goal without the ball first touching the ground
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Simultaneous
occurs at exactly the same time
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Sledging
deliberately insulting or verbally intimidating an opposing player
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Substitution
when a player moves from the team bench to replace a player on the court
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Tactical change
when a team chooses to make a substitution and/or team change other than for injury/illness of a player or blood
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Team
up to twelve players (of whom a maximum of seven are on the court at any time) and team officials
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Technical officials
two scorers and two timekeepers seated at the official bench and any other officials specified for an event whose detailed duties are outlined in the World Netball Technical Officials Manual
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Team bench
place where team officials and any players not on the court are located during a match
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Team change
when an on-court player changes playing positions with another on-court player
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Team doctor
additional primary care person who is qualified in sports medicine acting expressly in a medical capacity and is both legally permitted and insured to administer concussion protocols consistent with the latest Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
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Team officials
up to five persons (or exactly six persons if a team doctor is used) at least one of whom is a primary care person
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Terminology
the specific phrase used by an umpire when penalising an infringement along with the infringer’s playing position, if appropriate
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Timekeepers
technical officials responsible for maintaining an accurate record of playing time, advising the umpires when play should end, timing intervals, stoppages, suspension and ordered-off periods and whose detailed duties are outlined in the World Netball Technical Officials Manual
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Trajectory
the path that the ball follows once it is passed, from the hands of the passer to those of the receiver
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World Netball
trading name of International Netball Federation Limited, recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the governing body of the game
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Yield
to give way to an opposing player who is in the air

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