Netball is a seven-a-side team game usually played by women. As in basketball, goals are scored by sending the ball through a ring at the opponents’ end of the court. Players may pass the ball by throwing it, but they must not run with it. Unlike basketball, players are restricted to certain areas of the court.

The court should have a hard surface. Each goalpost is supported by a socket in the ground, or by a metal base that should not protrude into the court.

Playing positions
1 Goal shooter
2 Goal attack
3 Wing attack
4 Centre
5 Wing defence
6 Goal defence
7 Goalkeeper

The ball shall be a Netball and shall measure between 690mm-710mm (27inches-28 inches) in circumference and weigh between 400-450 grams. The ball may be leather, rubber or similar material.

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