Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of 7 players each. It originated from early versions of basketball and was started in England in the 1890s. Netball is most popular in Commonwealth nations, particularly within schools. It involves different positions on the court and rules around contact, obstruction, offsides and more. Major organizations that support netball include Netball Australia, Netball NSW and the Australian Sports Commission.

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 Name: Caitlin Bassett
Nick name: Nat Nick Name: C-Bass
DOB: 16/12/1982 Dob: 23/5/1988
Height: 175cm Height: 192cm
Positions: C, WA, WD, Positions: GS,
Name: Catherine Cox Name: Erin Bell
Nick name: Coxy Nick name: Ez
DOB: 24/5/1976 DOB: 30/4/1987
Height: 188cm Height: 178cm
Positions: GA,GS Positions: GS,GA
Name: Madison Browne Name: Rebecca Bully
Nick name: Madi Nick name: Bec
DOB: 5/1/1988 DOB: 18/8/82
Height: 168cm Height: 186cm
Positions: WA, C Positions: GD, GK

18. Name: Kimberlee Green
Nick name:
Name: Bianca Chatfield Kim, Kimmy, KG,
DOB: 2/4/82 DOB: 5/3/1986
Height: 189cm Height: 176cm
Positions: GK, GD Positions: WA, C
Name: Mo’onia Gerrard Name: Renae Hallinan
Nick name: Mon Nick Name: Naebo
DOB: 15/11/80 DOB: 18/7/1986
Height: 180cm Height: 178cm
Positions: GD, WD, Positions: WD, C

19. Name: Susan Pratley
Name: Chelsea Pitman
Nick name: Prats
Nick name: Chip
DOB: 23/3/84
DOB: 8/6/1988
Height: 180cm
Height: 181cm
Positions: GA, GS
Positions: GA,WA
Name: Chanel Gomes
Name: Caitlin Thwaites
DOB:26/7/1991
DOB: 29/12/1986
Height:184cm
Height: 199cm
Positions: GD,GK
Positions: GS,GA

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 Name: Sonia Mkoloma
DOB: 19 of April 1990 DOB:17th of January
Height: 185cm Height: 183cm
Positions: GD, GK, WD Positions: GD, GK
Name: Samantha May Name: Susan Pratley
Nick Name: Mayo Nick name: Prats
DOB: 16TH of April DOB: 23rd of March
Height: 184cm Height: 180cm
Positions: GD, WD Positions: GA, GS

23. Name: Melissa Tallent Name: Vanessa Ware
Nick name: Mel Nick name: Ness
DOB: 4th of February DOB: 26th of October
Height: 187cm Height: 171cm
Positions: GS, GA Positions: WA, C
Name: Ashlee weir
Name: Amorette Wild
Nick name: Ash
Nick name: Aims
DOB: 29/4/1988
DOB: 10th of August
Height: 176cm
Height: 178cm
Positions: C, WA, WD
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- Netball NSW-
The original brand gilbert is Netball NSW supports umpires,
derived from William Gilbert, who coaches, schools, net set go,
had a boot and shoe maker shop in and state teams.
the high street next to Rugby
school.
Netball Australia-
Australian Sports Commission-
Netball Australia also
The sports commission supports all
supports
sports for e.g
umpires, coaches, net
Netball, basketball, tennis, rugby
set go, net set go school
ect.
and Australian teams
and squads.

26. Rules:
http://www.netball.asn.au/extra.asp?ID=783
http://www.acenetball.com.au/netta_guidelines_66.html
Uniform/ Equipment:
http://www.sportnetballshop.com.au/
http://www.netballproshop.com/
History:
http://www.netball.asn.au/extra.asp?id=30
http://www.netball.asn.au/extra.asp?id=5635&OrgID=1
sponsors:
http://www.nswswifts.com.au/extra.asp?id=3247&OrgID=2420
favourite teams:
http://www.australiannetballdiamonds.com.au/Home/0,271,1132,00.htm
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http://www.nswswifts.com.au/extra.asp?id=13330&OrgID=2420
what is netball:
http://www.nevisculturama.net/nevisnetball/whatis.htm
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_seven_netball_positions