Sports
How many players are on a netball team on the court at one time?
7 players
How many seconds can a player hold the ball before passing or shooting?
3 seconds
Which position is abbreviated as GS?
Goal Shooter
What shape is a netball court?
Rectangle
What is the maximum time allowed for a player to hold the ball before passing or shooting?
3 seconds
What happens if a player steps outside the court while holding the ball?
The ball is given to the opposing team (out of bounds)
Which two positions are allowed to shoot goals?
Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA)
How tall is a netball post?
3.05 metres (10 feet)
Which positions are allowed to shoot goals?
Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA)
What is the penalty for obstruction?
A free pass or penalty pass to the opposing team
Which position can move in the whole court except the shooting circles?
Centre (C)
What is the name of the semi-circle around the goal post?
Goal circle (or shooting circle)
What is the name of the area where only GS and GA can score?
The goal circle (or shooting circle)
How far must a defending player stand from the person with the ball?
3 feet (0.9 metres)
Which position defends against the Goal Shooter?
Goalkeeper (GK)
How many thirds is the netball court divided into?
3 thirds (two goal thirds and one centre third)
In international netball, how long is each quarter of the game?
15 minutes
What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed during a game?
Unlimited (as long as they occur during breaks or stoppages)
Which position is responsible for linking defence to attack?
Centre (C)
What is the official size of a netball ball compared to a basketball?
Slightly smaller and lighter (size 5 netball vs size 7 basketball)