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What is Netball?

Netball is an internationally played non contact team sport with seven players on each team who are all given nominated positions; Goal Keeper, Goal shooter, Wing Attack, Wing Defence, Centre, Goal Attack, & Goal Defence.

A game is played in four quarters, each one lasting 15 minutes; the aim is to score more goals within a set time period, than the opposing team. Each player is allowed in certain areas of the court, a player in a section of court that isn’t part of their playing area is deemed offside.

Netball is played all year round developing key skills such as; agility, balance, hand eye coordination, & general movement (running, jumping, throwing, catching.)

What’s High 5?

High 5 is a popular variation of the game of netball, particularly amongst primary school children. The game is played within the same court markings as netball, in four quarters, each one lasting 6 minutes.

Each team has 5 players who rotate positions to adapt their skills. Additional players have responsibility for time keeping, scoring, or umpiring.

Womens netball team

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