Start date: TBC - please note: this is advised to us by our governing body once it has been decided.​​​​​​​

Year 1 & 2 Netball - 4 vs 4

The focus at this age group is on exploring netball and the development of fundamental movement and ball skills.  The session will include skill development lead by a Junior Coordinator and Star Helpers followed by a game of 4 vs 4.

• 20 minute skill session on game day
• Four per side, two ten minute halves
• Played across one third of the netball court
• 2.1m goal height
• Pass or shoot within 5 seconds
• Rolling substitutions
• Junior Coordinators/Star Helpers are allowed on the court and will guide both teams focussing on development and letting the game flow.

Rules

Equipment
The Court: played over one third of a netball court. Goal posts should be 2.1m from the
ground. If goal posts are not available a hula hoop held by a parent will provide more success.

Ball: a play ball, size 4

Bibs: coloured bibs may be used or existing bibs inside out.

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 oppositions goal line (sideline of full court).  After scoring, play continues with a throw-in from the goal line.

Game Day Format
Twenty minutes of skill development followed by a game of two 10 minute halves.

Officials
Junior Coordinators assist and support the players on court to facilitate learning.  Direction is given during a game, without using the whistle.

The Team
Four per team on court at any one time.  Both boys and girls can play without restriction

Substitutions
Teams are allowed to use rolling substitutions.

Playing Areas and Offside
All players can move anywhere in the playing area.

Playing the Ball
Players are encouraged to pass or shoot within five 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.

Obstruction
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 hold an 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.