Netball in a Nutshell

How many players are in a netball team?

• 7

• 8

• 15

• 9

Answer explanation

There are only 7 positions on the court for 7 players in a team. Sometimes coaches may choose reserves in the event of an injury.

When replay takes place what will get awarded to the opposing team?

• penalty pass

• free pass

Answer explanation

A free pass means that nobody is out of play. The opponent may still defend.

Draw a netball court with all it's lines. (No positions or players needed)

Answer explanation

A netball court is divided in thirds. There is a centre third which is in the middle and two goal thirds with goal posts on either sides of the centre third.

When you've lifted the foot you landed on after catching the ball you have stepped. What is that called? (Hint: Not stepping)

Answer explanation

It use to be called stepping until recent rules have been updated.

Which pass is rewarded to an opposing team when a player has contacted?

• penalty pass

• free pass

Answer explanation

The player that contacted has to stand next to the person that they contacted they are therefore out of play.

If a penalty pass is awarded all players on the court are allowed to play.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A player will be out of play. They have to stand next to their opponent and they are not allowed to move/defend until the ball has been passed on.

The centre pass has to be received in the centre third.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If the ball has not been touched by a player and is not received in the centre third it will be awarded t the opposing team. We call this incomplete centre pass.

WA stands for:

Answer explanation

WA stands for Wing Attack.

What is GS in Afrikaans?

• HD

• D

• V

• VV

Answer explanation

Goal shooter is D-it stands for Doel (goal)

How many seconds do you have to pass the ball?

• 6

• 2

• 5

• 3