Court Knowledge
What are the three main areas of a netball court?
Shooting third
centre third
defensive third
Which position is allowed in the shooting third only?
Goal Shooter (GS)
Why is the GS restricted to the shooting third?
Because their role is to score goals only
Which area is closest to the netball post?
Shooting third
Which position can move in the centre and attacking thirds but cannot shoot?
Wing Attack (WA)
What happens if a player enters a court area they are not allowed in?
It results in a penalty (free pass to opposing team)
How many thirds is a netball court divided into?
Three
Which player can move in all three thirds?
Centre (C)
Why is the centre allowed in all thirds?
Because they link attack and defence
Which area is in the middle of the court?
Centre third
Which position works mainly in the defensive third and centre third?
Wing Defence (WD)
What is the importance of dividing the court into areas?
To organize positions and ensure fair play
What lines divide the netball court into thirds?
Transverse lines
Which two positions are restricted to the defensive third?
Goal Keeper (GK) and Goal Defence (GD)
Explain why defenders are not allowed in the shooting third.
To prevent interference with goal scoring