Benefits of Netball

• Netball is an all inclusive sport, can be played by females and males of all ages, and a wide range of positions allows for different skill levels.
• Cost efficient sport and minimal equipment needed.
• Maintains a competitive yet non aggressive environment.
• A true team sport as the ball must be passed from one player to another in order to move the ball down the court.
• Self esteem and confidence is built through team work required, and players owning their own ‘position’ on court. 

• A team may consist of up to to 12 players, only 7 may take the court at any one time.
• Each player has a designated playing area.
• Female Netball players usually wear skirts or dresses to play the game.
• A Netball court measures 100′ long by 50′ wide (as compared to a regulation NBA basketball court which is 96′ long by 50′ wide).
• Netball posts are the same height as Basketball posts (10 feet), however the goal ring is smaller in diameter.
• A Netball is smaller and lighter than a Basketball (similar to a size 5 soccer ball, however with a grip of a volleyball).
• Netball goal rings do not have a backboard.
• Players may attempt to dunk, however no contact is allowed with the goal ring (which also includes the net).
• Only 2 designated players are able to shoot a goal.
• Each goal is worth 1 point and has to be shot from inside the goal circle.
• Each player has 3 seconds to pass the ball.
• There in no dribbling in Netball.
• Players may do a “jump shot” however the ball must be released before either foot comes in contact with the ground again.