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Today’s instalment explores both the rules and history of the popular sport, Netball. I’m sure most of you have heard of the sport, if not then this is a great place to begin. Let’s start with some context.
Netball originated in America, and was evolved in 1892 from the early version of Basketball. The first World Championship was held in Eastbourne, England 1963. Moreover, it was first played in the Commonwealth Games in 1990, in Auckland. Netball was developed, at first, as a game predominately played by women and girls. However, its position has evolved enormously, and is played by boys, girls, women and men, all around the world. Unfortunately, although the sport is incredibly popular it is still not a sport performed at the Olympics.
Netball originated in America, and was evolved in 1892 from the early version of Basketball. The first World Championship was held in Eastbourne, England 1963. Moreover, it was first played in the Commonwealth Games in 1990, in Auckland. Netball was developed, at first, as a game predominately played by women and girls. However, its position has evolved enormously, and is played by boys, girls, women and men, all around the world. Unfortunately, although the sport is incredibly popular it is still not a sport performed at the Olympics.
The rules are fairly simple. Two teams, consisting of seven players, play the ball sport. Although Netball is heavily influenced from Basketball players are forbidden to dribble the ball on the court. Nevertheless, like Basketball, players are given a time limit in which they may hold the ball. However, while Basketball players may hold their ball for five seconds, Netball players can only be in possession of the ball for three seconds. This ball is typically made from rubber or leather.
The positions are Centre (C), Wing Attack (WA), Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD), Goal Keeper (GK), Goal Shooter (GS), and Goal Attack (GA). Interestingly, the only two positions that can score are the Goal Shooter and the Goal Attack. These positions are printed in two big letters, as seen above next to the position names, on the front and the back of coloured bibs, to distinguish each team.
Essentially then, by running, throwing, jumping, and catching the aim of the game is to move the ball into its goal circle. From this position on the court players will attempt to score a goal, in a net that is roughly 3.05 metres high, while the opposing team uses defensive strategies in order to prevent goals and retain possession of the ball. The team with the highest amount of goals is the winner.
On the 10th September 2017 the English netball team, The England Roses, took a victory (49-46) over New Zealand in Napier. This result levelled the Taini Jamison Trophy at 1-1 heading into the deciding match, which will be played on Wednesday 13th September 2017.
If this brief introduction to Netball has piqued anyone’s interest then the links attached below may prove useful. These sites delve further into the sport, including its players, how to volunteer, and how to keep up with any on-going matches.
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http://netball.org/empowerment/role-models
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