Sports
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gameplay
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Equipment & Court
100

How many players are on a netball team on the court at one time?

7 players

100

How many seconds can a player hold the ball before passing or shooting?


3 seconds

100

Which position is abbreviated as GS?


Goal Shooter

100

What shape is a netball court?


Rectangle 

200

What is the maximum time allowed for a player to hold the ball before passing or shooting?

3 seconds

200

What happens if a player steps outside the court while holding the ball?


The ball is given to the opposing team (out of bounds)

200

Which two positions are allowed to shoot goals?

Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA)

200

How tall is a netball post?


 3.05 metres (10 feet)

300

Which positions are allowed to shoot goals?

Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA)


300

What is the penalty for obstruction?


A free pass or penalty pass to the opposing team

300

Which position can move in the whole court except the shooting circles?


 Centre (C)

300

 What is the name of the semi-circle around the goal post?


Goal circle (or shooting circle)

400

What is the name of the area where only GS and GA can score?


 The goal circle (or shooting circle)

400

How far must a defending player stand from the person with the ball?


3 feet (0.9 metres)

400

Which position defends against the Goal Shooter?


Goalkeeper (GK)

400

How many thirds is the netball court divided into?


3 thirds (two goal thirds and one centre third)

500

In international netball, how long is each quarter of the game?


15 minutes

500

What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed during a game?


Unlimited (as long as they occur during breaks or stoppages)


500

Which position is responsible for linking defence to attack?


Centre (C)

500

What is the official size of a netball ball compared to a basketball?


Slightly smaller and lighter (size 5 netball vs size 7 basketball)