The Rules of Netball - EXPLAINED!

Summary

Ninh Ly's video script provides a comprehensive overview of netball, emphasizing its distinct rules compared to basketball. The game involves seven players aiming to score by shooting a ball into a 10ft high net within a 100ft by 50ft court, divided into thirds. Only the Goal Attack and Goal Shooter can score within the shooting circles. Players must adhere to strict ball-handling and movement rules, such as holding the ball for no more than three seconds and pivoting on a 'landing foot'. The video also explains positional restrictions and game dynamics, including 'throw-ins', 'free passes', '50/50' situations, and 'toss-ups', concluding that while the rules may seem complex, they become clearer with experience.

Takeaways

• 🏀 The objective of netball is to score more goals than the opposing team by shooting the ball into the net.
• 👥 Only the Goal Attack and Goal Shooter are allowed to shoot, and only if they are within the goal circle.
• ⏱ Players can hold onto the ball for a maximum of three seconds before they must pass it.
• 🚫 The ball must be passed at least three feet to another player; failing this results in a short pass and turnover.
• 🚳 Netball has strict rules on ball passing, prohibiting passes that cross two transverse lines.
• 👣 Once a player receives the ball, they cannot move the foot they land on, known as the landing foot, without consequences.
• 🙅‍♀️ Opposing players must maintain a distance of at least three feet from a player with the ball to avoid obstruction.
• 📍 Players are assigned specific positions and restricted to certain areas of the court based on their role.
• 🏟 The game is played in four 15-minute quarters, totaling 60 minutes of play.
• 🏆 The team with the highest score at the end of the game wins.

Q & A

What is the primary objective of netball?

The primary objective of netball is for your team to score more goals than the opposing team by shooting the ball into the net.

How many players are allowed on the court in netball?

In netball, 7 players take to the court at any one time.

What are the dimensions of a netball court?

A netball court is 100ft long by 50ft wide.

What is unique about the shooting circles in netball?

The shooting circles in netball are a 16 ft radius with the center circle being 3 ft in diameter.

Which players are allowed to shoot the ball into the net in netball?

Only the Goal Attack and Goal Shooter are allowed to shoot the ball into the net, and only if they are inside the goal circle.

How long can a player hold onto the ball in netball?

In netball, all players can hold onto the ball for a maximum of three seconds.

What is the minimum distance required to pass the ball between teammates in netball?

To pass the ball between teammates in netball, they must throw it at least three feet to another player.

What is meant by 'footwork' in netball?

In netball, 'footwork' occurs when a player lifts a landing leg and puts it back down, resulting in the ball being awarded to the other team.

How close can an opposing player get to a player with the ball without committing an obstruction?

An opposing player must be at least three feet away from a player with possession of the ball to avoid being called for obstruction.

What are the positional restrictions for players in netball?

In netball, players are assigned positions and can only move within certain areas of the court based on their role, such as Goal Keeper, Goal Defence, etc.

How is the game of netball divided into time segments?

The game of netball is played in 4 x 15 minute quarters, for a combined playing time of 60 minutes.

What is a 'Free Pass' in netball?

A free pass in netball is awarded when a player breaks one of the rules, such as holding the ball for more than three seconds or failing to pass the ball at least three feet.

What happens during a '50/50' situation in netball?

In a '50/50' situation, if both players are at fault or the referee is not sure who committed the fault, a toss-up occurs between the two offending (or nearest) players.

What is considered 'offside' in netball?

In netball, a position player is considered 'offside' if they move into an area that they are not supposed to be in, resulting in the ball being awarded to the other team.