Netball
is a fast, skilful team game based on running, jumping, throwing
and catching. Teams may include up to 12 players but only 7 may
take the court at any one time.
Each
player has a playing position determined by the areas on the court
where they may move. The playing positions are shown by identification
letters worn above the waist, on both the front and the back of
the player. Those positions are GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD and GK. The
playing areas are highlighted in orange on the court below if you
move the cursor over the paying position.
The major aim of the game is to score as many goals as is possible
from within an area called the Goal Circle, which is a semi-circle
centred on the goal line and measuring 4.9 metres in radius (16
feet). Only two players from each team may score goals, the Goal
Attack and Goal Shooter.
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