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Netball - factfile Netball scoring, rules and officials

Netball is played by two teams of seven players, with the aim of shooting a ball through the opposing team’s goal ring, which is positioned ten feet above the ground.

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Netball scoring, rules and officials

Scoring

In a game of netball there are two clear ways to score points:

  1. In open play, if a shot is successfully scored from inside the goal circle, the team gains one point.
  2. If the team is awarded a technical foul then they will receive a free shot at the net. A successful shot will be awarded with one point.

Rules

  • Players are not allowed to travel with the ball.
  • A team can have up to 12 players but only seven are allowed to play on court.
  • Defending players are unable to snatch or hit the ball out of another player's hands.
  • A defending player is only allowed to stand beside the player with the ball until it has left their hands.
  • A defending player must stand three feet away from the person with the ball.
  • An attacking player is unable to hold the ball for more than three seconds.
  • Players must remain within their designated zones.
  • The team retaining possession after the ball goes out of play have three seconds at the sideline to get the ball back into play.

Officials

During a competitive game of netball there are two referees and up to two scorekeepers and timekeepers officiating.