Netball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/netball

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Non-contact team ball sport with specific positional zones
2. What is the origin?England, late 1890s, adapted from basketball
3. How many players are on a netball team?Each team has seven players. They have special positions like Goal Shooter and Goal Keeper. All players must stay in their own zones.
4. Why can't players dribble or run with the ball?In netball, players must pass or shoot within three seconds. They can only take one step while holding the ball. This keeps the game fast and fair.

Obstruction: A rule violation where a player impedes an opponent's ability to play the ball.
Throw-in: How play restarts when the ball goes out of bounds.
Centre Pass: The method of restarting play after a goal or at the start of each quarter.