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

Year 3 & 4 Netball - 5 vs 5

The focus at this age group is on learning the basics with players joining in a skill development session prior to a modified netball game of 5 vs 5, using two thirds of a netball court. It's designed to be fast and fun, maximising
participation and touches of the ball.

• 15 minute skill session and 4 x 8 minute quarters on game day
• Five per side two attackers, two defenders and one centre
• Played across two thirds of the netball court
• 2.6m goal height
• Pass or shoot within five seconds
• Coaches are allowed on the court and will guide both teams
• Focus is on development and letting the game flow
• Rolling substitutions

Equipment
The Court: two thirds of a netball court. Two marked goal circles, using one goal circle in the goal third and marking the same on the second transverse line with flat dots or chalk lines.  Portable goal posts need to be used, 2.5 metres from the ground.

Bibs:  GS, GA, C, GD, GK or A, A, C, D, D bibs can be used

Start of Play
The C 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 half way (transverse line) in the middle of the court.  After a goal is scored play restarts from half way by the opposing team.

Duration of the Game
Games are four 8minute quarters with two minutes at each interval.  Teams change ends at half time.

Officials
Junior coaches will assist and support. Direction should be given during a game without using the whistle.

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

Substitutions
Rolling substitutions are allowed.

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

Playing Areas and Offside
Two attaching positions (A, A), two defending positions (D, D) and one centre (C).
C can move everywhere except goal circles
A & D can move in half the area including the goal circle.
Players are offside if entering an undesignated area e.g. Centre in goal circle.

Footwork
Players are encouraged to be stationary once they have received the ball whether landing on one or two feet. Additional steps are allowed to gain balance but walking should be discouraged.

Scoring a Goal
A goal may be scored by the A or the A.

Obstruction
To allow the ball thrower passing options, players must be at least one metre away.  If a player infringes, an explanation will be provided before allowing play to continue.

Contact
A player may not push, trip, knock, bump or hold an opponent, either deliberately or accidentally. If contact occurs, it will be called an after a brief explanation (if required) play will continue.