Year 1/2
Game 4 v 4
2 x 8-minute halves
BALL: A 20 centimetre textured play ball
The focus for this age group is on ‘exploring’ Netball. It allows players to catch, pass, and shoot from day one, providing a fun introduction to Netball. Junior co-ordinators/ star helpers are on court to guide and assist.
ROLLING SUBS
Side Line
Cool-down
PASS WITHIN
SECONDS
BIBS: Coloured bibs used
Officials
Junior Co-ordinators assist and support the players on court with direction given throughout the game, without using a whistle.
The Team
Four per team on court at any one time. Both girls and boys can play without restriction.
Start of Play
Players use Paper, Scissors, Rock to determine which team will start each half of play. Play starts with a throw-in behind the opposition’s goal line. After a goal is scored, play continues with a throw-in from the goal line.
Substitutions
Obstruction
Teams are allowed to use rolling substitutions.
Playing Areas and Offside
All players can move anywhere in the playing area so there are no offside limits.
Playing the Ball
Players are encouraged to pass or shoot within 5 seconds.
Footwork
Players are encouraged to be stationary once they have received the ball. They are allowed to take additional steps to gain balance but walking with the ball should be discouraged.
Scoring a Goal
A goal may be scored by any player at their attacking end.
Players are not allowed to defend or mark the ball thrower, allowing space to pass and vision of passing options. Players can defend players awaiting passes and intercepting the ball
is encouraged.
Contact
A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or holdan opponent, whether the move is deliberate or accidental. If contact does occur, the contact will be called and after a brief explanation
(if required), play will continue.
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Year 3/4
Game 5 v 5
4 x 8-minute quarters
BALL: A size 4 Netball
Shooting Circle Radius 4.9metres
game time
SECONDS TO PASS AND SHOOT
The focus for this age group is on ‘learning’ the basics of Netball. It’s designed to be fast and fun, maximising participation and touches of the ball. With modified equipment and less players on the court the game is less complicated. Coaches are allowed in their attacking end and guide both learns.
BIBS:2xA,1xC,2xD
Officials
Coaches will assist and support. Direction should be given during a game without using a whistle.
The Team
Five players per team on court at any one time. Both girls and boys can play without restriction.
Start of Play
Footwork
The centre from each team will use Paper, Scissors, Rock to determine who will start with the ball at the start of every quarter. Play starts from halfway (transverse line) in the middle of the court. After
a goal is scored, play restarts from halfway by the opposing team.
Duration of the Game
Games are 4 x 8-minute quarters with 1 minute at each interval, maximum 3 minutes at half time. Teams change ends at half-time.
Substitutions
Rolling substitutions are allowed.
Playing the Ball
Players are encouraged to pass or shoot within 5 seconds.
Players are encouraged to be stationary once they have received the ball whether landing on one or both feet.
Scoring a Goal
A goal may only be scored by the A’s.
Obstruction
To allow the ball thrower passing options, players must be at least 1 metre away.
Contact
A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an opponent, either deliberately or accidentally. If contact occurs, it will be called and after a brief explanation (if required), play will continue.
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Year 7/8
Game 7 v 7
4 x 10-minute quarters
BALL: A size 5 Netball
Players have developed a considerable understanding of the game and are now playing 7-a-side. The emphasis is on converting the fundamental movement and basic Netball skills to foundation Netball skills.
Performance, challenge and ‘playing’ are key motives for this age group. Ensuring positional rotation and playing at least half a game will give each player the opportunity to participate and develop.
Game Day Format
Netball Smart Dynamic Warm-up
THE COURT: Full Court GOALPOSTS: 3.05 -metres
Officials
2 umpires
The Team
Duration of the Game
game time
Footwork
Apply the footwork rule. Players may not reground the first grounded foot.
Obstruction
Players must be at least 0.9metres away.
Contact
A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an opponent, either deliberately or accidentally.
Seven players per team on court at any one time. Both girls and boys can play without restriction. Teams should not exceed ten players.
Start of Play
The Centre in possession of the ball stands with at least one foot wholly within the centre circle. All other players are in their respective goal thirds and are free to move but must not enter the centre third until the whistle has been blown
A game consists of four quarters, each of 10-minutes duration, with an interval of 3 minutes between the first-second and third-fourth quarters. The half-time interval shall be a maximum of five minutes. Teams change ends after each interval.
Substitutions
Both teams have the right to make rolling substitutions and/or team changes, at any stage of the game, with the players meeting at the side line and high fiving. There is no limit to the number of substitutions which can be made by a team.
Playing the Ball
Players must pass or shoot within 3 seconds
15.25metres
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