2. • Netball is a ball sport played by two teams,
each with 7 players. Its development derived,
from early versions of basketball. Netball was
started in England, in the 1980’s. Netball is
most popular in commonwealth nations,
within schools.
3. • In 1988 the court was divided into thirds, the
number of players increased from 5 to 9, a
smaller ball was used (soccer ball). There were
two umpires, two scorers and two time keepers.
In those early days the nets were not open at
both ends. after each goal was scored, the
umpire had the job of retrieving the ball from the
top of the post.
4. • After each goal was scored, the umpire had
the job of retrieving the ball from the top of
the post. In England 1901 the first set of rules
were published and ‘netball’ officially came
into existence in that country. The game of
netball was known as ‘ladies basketball’
5. • Starting the game-
• The game starts with the first centre pass taken at the
umpires whistle. After each goal is scored a new centre
pass is alternatively taken by the two centre players
irrespective of who scores the goal.
• Scoring a goal-
• A goal is scored when a GS or GA within the circle
throws the ball completely threw the goal ring. The
umpires whistle signals that the goal has been scored.
6. • Team changes and substitutions-
• A team may make any number of substitutions
at the quarter, half or three quarter time
break as well as a stoppage due to injury or
illness. If a substitution or team change is
made due to injury or illness, the injured or ill
player must be involved in the substitution.
7. • Contact-
• A player cannot accidently or deliberately come into
contact with another player. For example-
pushing, charging, tripping throwing a body against an
opponent or using the ball to push or contact the
opponent.
• Obstruction-
• A player with arms extended cannot defend a player with
the ball closer than 3 feet. A player may stand closer to
an opponent that does not have the ball, as long as
there arms aren't extended.
8. • Held ball-
• Held ball is called when the ball has been held for more than 3
seconds after receiving the ball.
• Over a third-
• The ball cannot be thrown over a complete third without
being touch by a player.
• Off side-
• Off side is when the player has moved outside of there
designated area.
9. • Out of court-
• If a player has no contact with the ball they may
stand or move out of the court, But must make
contact with the playing area and have no other
contact with anything outside of the court before
attempting to touch the ball again.
10. • One foot landing-
• When a player lands on one foot they may step with
the other foot, lift the landing foot, but must throw
or shoot the ball before grounding this foot.
• Two foot landing-
• If a player catches the ball and lands on two feet they
can use one foot and step in any direction.
11. • Penalties-
• There are five types of penalties in netball
1. free pass 2.penalty pass 3. penalty
pass or shot 4. throw in 5. toss up.
12. • Each team member must wear the same
uniform. Girls must wear a full netball suit or a
skirt and a top.
• Suitable running shoes, sneakers or joggers
must be worn.
13. • Every team member has a position in the
game. The positions are GA/ goal attack, GS/
goal shooter, GD/goal defence, GK/ goal
keeper, WA/wing attack, WD/ wing defence,
C/ centre.
14. • Each team member has an area in which they
must stay in during the game. C can go
anywhere except for the shooting circle. GD
and GA can go every where except the other
teams shooting circle. GS has to stay in there
goal third. WA and WD are allowed up to the
goal third line.
15. • Ball Sizes-
• For young netball players ranging from age 8-10 ( in
other words netta) are to use a size 4 ball.
• For ages 10 years old and up is an official size netball
size 5 ball.
• Posts-
• Two posts are positioned at each end of the court. For
ages 8-10 the post height must be 2.4 metres or 8 feet.
• Ages 10 years and up the netball posts are to be 3.05
metres or 10 feet high.
16. • The court is made up of thirds. There are lines
on every netball court to show these thirds.
There are two semi circles at each end of the
court. These semi circles are where the
shooters shoot.
17. Name: Natalie Von Bertouch
Nick name: Nat
DOB: 16/12/1982
Height: 175cm
Positions: C, WA, WD,
Name: Catherine Cox
Nick name: Coxy
DOB: 24/5/1976
Height: 188cm
Positions: GA,GS
Name: Caitlin Bassett
Nick Name: C-Bass
Dob: 23/5/1988
Height: 192cm
Positions: GS,
Name: Erin Bell
Nick name: Ez
DOB: 30/4/1987
Height: 178cm
Positions: GS,GA
Name: Madison Browne
Nick name: Madi
DOB: 5/1/1988
Height: 168cm
Positions: WA, C
Name: Rebecca Bully
Nick name: Bec
DOB: 18/8/82
Height: 186cm
Positions: GD, GK
18. Name: Bianca Chatfield
DOB: 2/4/82
Height: 189cm
Positions: GK, GD
Name: Mo’onia Gerrard
Nick name: Mon
DOB: 15/11/80
Height: 180cm
Positions: GD, WD,
Name: Kimberlee Green
Nick name:
Kim, Kimmy, KG,
DOB: 5/3/1986
Height: 176cm
Positions: WA, C
Name: Renae Hallinan
Nick Name: Naebo
DOB: 18/7/1986
Height: 178cm
Positions: WD, C
20. • The Australian Diamonds were started in
1934. The first Australian team was
selected in 1934 for the national carnival
in Brisbane.
• Four years later the Diamonds played
international netball. Then known as
women's basketball, for the first time
against New Zealand. They played in
Melbourne on the 20th of August 1938.
21. Name: Carla Dzwoki
Nick name: Woki
DOB: 29 of August
1982
Height: 186cm
Positions: GS,GA
Name: Paige Hadley
Nick name: Paigey
DOB: 26/8/1992
Height: 173cm
Positions: C,WA,WD
22. Name: April Letton
Nick name: Ape, Pril, Prilly
DOB: 19 of April 1990
Height: 185cm
Positions: GD, GK, WD
Name: Samantha May
Nick Name: Mayo
DOB: 16TH of April
Height: 184cm
Positions: GD, WD
Name: Sonia Mkoloma
DOB:17th of January
Height: 183cm
Positions: GD, GK
Name: Susan Pratley
Nick name: Prats
DOB: 23rd of March
Height: 180cm
Positions: GA, GS
23. Name: Melissa Tallent
Nick name: Mel
DOB: 4th of February
Height: 187cm
Positions: GS, GA
Name: Vanessa Ware
Nick name: Ness
DOB: 26th of October
Height: 171cm
Positions: WA, C
Name: Ashlee weir
Nick name: Ash
DOB: 29/4/1988
Height: 176cm
Positions: C, WA, WD
Name: Amorette Wild
Nick name: Aims
DOB: 10th of August
Height: 178cm
Positions: GA, GS
24. • The NSW Swifts were started in 1997. From
1997-2007 there were three teams playing in
the Commonwealth bank trophy ( Former
National League). The teams were The Hunter
Jaegers, Sydney sandpipers and Sydney Swifts.
• When the CBT ( Commonwealth Bank Trophy)
ended in 2007 the swifts had already won four
premierships.
25. Gilbert-
The original brand gilbert is
derived from William Gilbert, who
had a boot and shoe maker shop in
the high street next to Rugby
school.
Australian Sports Commission-
The sports commission supports all
sports for e.g
Netball, basketball, tennis, rugby
ect.
Netball NSW-
Netball NSW supports umpires,
coaches, schools, net set go,
and state teams.
Netball Australia-
Netball Australia also
supports
umpires, coaches, net
set go, net set go school
and Australian teams
and squads.
