NETBALL

INTRODUCTION

Netball is a game played between two teams of seven players each. It is played on either a hard surface (tarmac or
murram) or on grass surface. It can be played either indoors or on outdoor courts.

Brief history. Netball was started in U.S.A in1891. The method of playing the game was similar to that of
basketball. Two opposing teams with equal number of players passed the ball to one another from the center of the
field to score into the baskets placed at the end of the gymnasium. The court had no specific dimensions.

The game was introduced in England in 1895 by an American called Dr.Tole.Rings wer introduced later in 1897.
There were no written rules then. The first draft of rules was done in 1901. In 1924, the Netball Federation was
formed. In 1926, England Netball Association was formed. Each association that got involved in netball improved
the rules and the game changed gradually.

Development of Netball in Kenya

Netball was introduced in Kenya in 1920 by a missionaries.it was mainly played by the Europeans. By 1940s it had
spread to most parts of Kenya particularly in schools. In 1960 the Kenya netball association was formed. It was
headed by a British lady who at that time was a P.E teacher at Kenyatta university (then known as Kenyatta
college).In 1960 the International Federation of Women Netball Associations was formed and new rules were
introduced.

Netball is currently managed by Kenya Netball Association-K.N.A which is affiliated to the international body-
International Federations of Netball Associations-IFNA.

Men netball has been introduced but it has not been recognized for major competitions. It is popular in the teacher
training colleges ,universities and among the armed forces in Kenya.

Facilities and equipment

Field of play, markings and measurements

➢ It is played on a rectangular field measuring 30.5m (sideline) by 15.25m (goal line). The court is divided into three
equal thirds by two transverse lines. It comprises two shooting circles (goal circles- 4.9 m in radius from the
midpoint of the goal line) and a centre circle(0.9 m in diameter).
2.The goalposts

Two goalposts are placed at the midpoint of each goaline,with a height of 3.05m
The rings are 350mm in diameter ,projecting 150mm from the top of the post. The
ring should be 15mm thick.it should be covered with a net open on both sides.
3. The ball
The ball must a Netball. Made of leather, rubber or similar material. Measuring
690mm-750mm in circumference (size 5). It shall weigh 400-450 gms.

4. Uniform

Players of same team should wear identical color uniforms. The two teams should
wear uniform contrasting in color. Uniforms must bear initials of playing positions
(e.g. GK, GS, and WA) and should be worn at all times during play. Initials should
appear both at the front and back above the waist level of the uniform. They should
be large enough to be visible (150 mm high). Shoes must be light and flat, made of
canvas or similar material. Spikes are not permitted.

Wearing any form of jewellery is not allowed during play except wedding ring
(which must be taped) and medical alert bracelets. Nails should be kept short.

Players and their playing positions

A team consists of seven players and five substitutes. The seven players comprises
of: three forwards(attackers)-Wing attack and Goal attack and Goal shooter), three
backs(Defence-Wing Defence, Goal defence and Goal keeper and one Center
player. Each player is restricted to a particular area of play in the court. When a
player goes into any prohibited area , she/he is considered offside and penalized
accordingly.

Playing positions in a game of Netball

Playing time

The game is played in 4 quarters of 15 minutes each with 3 minutes interval

between first second and fourth quarters and a half time of five minutes. Teams
change ends after each quarter.

Where any one team is playing two or more matches in one day, or when time is
limited: the game shall consist of two halves of twenty(20) minutes each and
five(5) minutes rest interval. Teams shall change ends at half time.

Time held due to stoppages must be played in that quarter or half.

A penalty shot awarded at the end of an interval or end of game must be allowed
before the whistle is blown to end the game.

An interval may be extended by the umpires to deal with any emergency.

Teams change ends at half time. Time may be adjusted for competition to suit
different age levels with the agreement of the organizers.

Procedure for Extra time where winner is required.

• The players are allowed 2 minutes rest at the end of full time
• Extra time consists of two halves of 7 minutes each with 1 minute interval
for rest.
• Teams change ends after half time.
• The game is restarted with a centre pass by the team entitled to the next
centre pass
• Team changes and substitution may be made during intervals
• Normal injury and illness procedures apply.

Rules of play

a) Controlling the ball

A player is not allowed to:
1. Run with the ball or dribble it after receiving it.
 2. Throw the ball while sitting or kneeling or lying down. One
must be on the feet before throwing the ball.
3. Toss the ball into the air before batting or bouncing it. A player
can bat or bounce the ball once and not more than once.
b) Three seconds rule

A player has three seconds to release (pass) the ball.

Penalty- a free pass is awarded to the opposing team taken from

the where the infringement occurred.
c) Passing distance/spaces between players
When passing the ball during play there must be enough space for another
player to move between the hands of the thrower and those of the catcher.
d) Throwing over a third
A player is not allowed to throw the ball over a complete third before the
ball is touched in the nearest third.
e) Playing areas and offside
A player is not allowed to enter an area that is not his/her playing area. This
will be considered an offside.
f) Footwork
A player is allowed only one legal step after receiving the ball. The first foot
to touch the ground is considered the landing foot
The footwork rules are as follows:
A player in possession of the ball, after landing on one or both feet
may-
1. Step with the other foot, lift the landing foot and throw the ball
or shoot before the landing foot is re-grounded.
2. Pivot on the landing foot and move the other foot any number
of times, but is not allowed to hop on the landing foot or drag it.
3. Jump, changing from landing foot to the other foot, and then
jump again to throw the ball before re-grounding the landing
foot.
4. From a double foot landing, step with either foot, jump and
release the ball before re-grounding one or both feet.

Penalty
 Free pass awarded to the opposing team. It is taken from
the spot where the infringement occurred.

(g) Throw in

It is a way of restarting the game after the ball has gone out of play over the
sideline or goal line. The ball is out of play when:

1. It touches an object or person outside the court

2. It touches the ground outside the court
3. It is touched by a player in contact with the ground outside
the court

Rules of taking the throw- in:

1. All players must be in court and in their playing areas

2. Thrower must stand outside the court near, but not touching the line.
3. Throw the ball within 3 seconds of taking up position.
4. Observe footwork rules.
5. Player should not enter the field until the ball has been thrown
6. Throw the ball into the nearest third of the court from behind the goal line or
near an adjacent third from behind the sideline
7. Not step behind any area of the court which will render the player offside
whilst still in possession of the ball.

8 a) When the ball from a throw in goes out of court untouched, the throw in
shall be retaken

b) If the ball is sent out simultaneously by two opposing players, a toss- up is

awarded between two opposing players.

c) Penalty throw in is awarded when the ball fails to enter the court. It is taken
from the original throw in position.

9. Toss up /throw up
It is a way of restarting the game when;
a. Two opposing players gain possession of the ball simultaneously
b. Two opposing players were in contact with the ball before it went out
of play.
 c. Two opposing players are offside simultaneously and one has contact
with the ball.
d. Opposing players gain simultaneous possession of the ball
e. After an accident and the umpires are unable to decide who had the
ball last, or the ball was on the ground when play was stopped.

Procedure for toss- up

I. The two opposing players stand facing each other and their goal
ends.
II. The umpire stands between them and then throws the ball up, not
more than two feet above from just below the shoulder height of
the shorter player , as the two opposing players attempt
To catch it.
III. Their arms are straight with hands at the side.

IV) The two players remain stationary until the whistle is brown as the
umpire releases the ball.

V) There shall be a distance of 3ft (0.9m) between the nearer foot

of both player involved

Organization of play

The center pass.

It is taken :

• At the start of the game

• After each goal is scored
• At the start of every quarter
• After half time
• Start of every extra time

Rules of taking a center pass

1. The center pass shall be caught by any player who;

• Is standing in the center third
 • Lands with the first landing foot or both feet wholly
within the center third.
• Jumps from a stance wholly within the centre third

2. A member of the team taking the center pass may not catch the ball in
the goal third, without it having been touched in the center third

Penalty –a free pass awarded to the opposing team .It

taken from the spot on the goal third where the ball
crossed the line.

Positioning of players for center pass

i) The center in possession of the ball stands with at least one foot wholly
within the center circle.
Sanction: free pass-the whistle is brown for the center pass then the
infringement is penalized.
ii) The opposing center is in the centre and free to move.

iii) All other players are in there respective goal thirds and free to move
but not enter the
centre third until the whistle has been blown to start play.
iv) if two opposing players enter the center third simultaneously before the
whistle is brown and neither player makes contact with the ball, they are
not penalized and play continues
 Playing the ball
A. A player may;-
i)Catch the ball with one or both hands
ii)Gain or regain control of the ball after rebounding from a goalpost.
iii)Bat or bounce the ball to another player without first having possession of it.
iv)Tip the ball in uncontrollable manner once or more than once and then;
a)catch the ball;or
b)Direct the ball to another player.
v)Having batted the ball once ,either catch the ball or direct the ball to another
player.
vi) Having bounced the ball once, either catch it or direct it to another player.
vii) Roll the ball to oneself to gain possession;
viii) Fall while holding the ball, but must regain the footing and throw it within
three(3) seconds of receiving it.
ix) Lean on the ball to prevent going offside.
x) Lean on the ball on court to gain balance.
xi) Jump from a position in contact with the court and play the ball, provided that
neither the player nor the ball make contact with the ground, or any object or
person outside the court while the while the ball is being played.

A player may;
i) strike the ball with the fist
ii) fall on the ball to regain possession;
iii) Throw the ball or attempt to regain the ball while lying kneeling or
sitting down.
iv) Use the goalpost;
a) as a means of regaining balance; or
b) as a support in recovering the ball going out of court
iv) Deliberately kick the ball.

Penalty - Free pass to the opposing team where the infringement

occurred.
A player in possession of the ball shall play it or shoot for goal within three (3)
seconds. To play the ball the player may;
i. Throw it in any manner and in any direction to another
player;
ii. Bounce with one or both hands in any direction to another
player;
iii. A player who has held the ball may not;
-Roll the ball to another player;
-Throw the ball and play it before it has been touched by
another player’
-Toss the ball into the air and replay it;
-Drop the ball and replay it
-Bounce the ball and replay it;
-Replay the ball after an unsuccessful shot at goal unless it
has touched some part of the goalpost.

Penalty - A free pass to the opposing team where the

infringement occurred.

During the match

Team changes and substitution.
Substitution and team changes is allowed to the teams ;
i) During an interval
ii) When play is stopped for injury /illness or blood.
iii) There is no limit to the number of substitutions provided the players are
those entitled to play.
Late arrivals
Player who arrive after the game has started may;
i) Enter the field of player only after;
a) A goal is scored
b) After a stoppage for injury or another cause
c) After an interval.
ii) Not immediately replace the player already in court but may act as a
substitute.
Sanction. A free pass where the ball was when play stopped. The player is
sent out of court until the correct time of entry.

Stoppages
Umpire may hold time for;
a) An injury or illness or blood. Players not affected must remain inside
the court.
b) Emergency or any other cause. The umpire decides whether players
should leave the court or not.
c) Play restarts from where the ball was as follows:
i) Throw-in- if the ball was out of court
ii) Free pass -if a minor infringement was committed before the
stoppage
iii) Penalty pass/shot -for a major infringement
iv) Toss up-if the ball was on the ground or the umpires is unable to
say which team had the ball last.
d) In extreme circumstances, and in consultation with the organizers the
umpire may decide to terminate the game if the safety of players is
at risk.
11. Rules of contact and obstruction

These are rules concerned with

a) physical contacts
▪ a player is not allowed to make any physical contact with another player
with or without the ball
▪ player shall not contact the opponent using the ball or attempt to play the ball
off the hands of an opponent
▪ A player shall not impede another player by attempting to put the hand
across another player, elbowing, charging, pushing, holding in any way.
b) Obstruction
The defender shall not defend within a distance of 0.9m (3ft) away from an
opponent with the ball. In other words the defender should maintain a distance of
approximately 1 meter away from an opponent during active defense

.
c) Interference with the goalposts
Players shall not shake, move or lean on the goalposts when shots is being
attempted
Penalty pass is similar to freepass only that the player being penalized for
the offence must stand out of the way until the pass is taken. Penalty pass
is awarded for contact and obstruction offences intimidation, and
defending of a player who is out of court or entering the court. Also
awarded for interference with the goalpost
Summary.
The game is controlled by two umpires who penalise infringements of the
rules. They may award:-
-Free Pass
-Penalty Pass
-Penalty Pass or Shot
-Throw In
-Toss Up

SCORING A GOAL

A goal is scored when the ball is thrown or batted over and completely through the
ring by Goal Shooter or Goal Attack from any point within the Goal Circle
including the lines bounding the Goal Circle:-

(i) If another player throws the ball through the ring no goal is scored and play
continues.
(ii) If a defending player deflects a shot for goal and the ball then passes over and
completely through the ring a goal is scored.

(iii) Goal Shooter or Goal Attack may shoot for goal or pass if the ball is won at a
Toss Up in the Goal Circle.

(iv) If the whistle for an interval or 'time' is blown before the ball has passed
completely through the ring, no goal is scored.

(v) If the whistle for an interval or 'time' is blown after a Penalty Pass or Penalty
Pass or Shot has been awarded in the Goal Circle, the Penalty Pass or Shot shall be
taken.

In taking a shot for goal a player shall:-

(i) have no contact with the ground outside the Goal Circle either during the
catching of the ball or whilst holding it. It is not contact with the ground to lean on
the ball, but if this happens behind the Goal Line the ball is considered to be out of
Court;
(ii) shoot within three seconds of catching or holding the ball;

(iii) obey the Footwork Rule.

PENALTY
a)Free Pass to the opposing team in the Goal Circle where the infringement
occurred.
A defending player may not cause the Goalpost to move so as to interfere with the
shot at goal.

b) Penalty Pass or Shot to the opposing team to be taken:-

(i) from where the infringer was standing unless this places the non-offending team
at a disadvantage;

(ii) if the infringer was out of Court, on Court where the infringer was standing.

WARNING, SUSPENSION AND ORDERING OFF

For rough or dangerous play, misconduct or any other conduct which is considered
inappropriate, the Umpire may, in addition to any penalty awarded, warn a player,
suspend (stand off the Court) for a specified time or order a player to leave the
Court and take no further part in the game.

WARNING
A formal warning may be given to a player whose behaviour is considered
inappropriate in any way. At the time when the warning is given, the Umpire shall
signal to the Timekeepers to hold time and shall take the following actions:
(i) Advise the player of the penalty or course of action which is likely to occur if
there are any further breaches;

(ii) Advise the Captain of this player's team of the warning and the proposed
actions;
(iii) Advise the other Umpire of the warning and the proposed actions.
In the event that any further breach occurs in the Court area controlled by the
Umpire who did not issue the warning, this Umpire may take any action
considered appropriate, including suspension of the player concerned. In such a
case, the warning given may be considered to have been made jointly by the two
Umpires. It shall not however, be binding on the second Umpire.
SUSPENSION

A player may be suspended from a game for a specified period. Except in

extreme circumstances, this will not be done unless an appropriate warning has
been given. At the time that the player leaves the Court, the Umpire shall:-
(i) Signal to the Timekeepers to hold time;
(ii) Advise the player of the reasons for the suspension and the time for this to
apply (examples would be until the next goal is scored; until the next interval;
for five minutes). The length of time should be appropriate to the level of
seriousness of the behavior concerned;
(ii) Advise the other Umpire of the action taken;
(iv) Advise the Captain of the team concerned of the action taken;
(v) Advise the Timekeepers of the length of the suspension.
The suspended player shall remain beside the score bench or in such other place
as designated before the game.

When a player is suspended no substitution may be made for the player

concerned. The suspended player's position shall remain vacant during the
suspension, except if a Centre is suspended. In this case, the team shall move only
one player in order to allow play to continue. That player shall remain as Centre
until the end of the suspension period. At the end of the suspension, the
suspended player and any other player moved to the Centre shall return to their
original positions.
At the end of the suspension period, after notifying the Umpire, the suspended
player may return to the game immediately after a goal has been scored or
following an interval.

ORDERING-OFF
In the case of more serious misconduct or of misconduct following a suspension,
the Umpire may order a player to leave the Court and take no further part in the
game. This action shall be taken only when the ordinary penalty is considered
insufficient and, except in extreme cases, only after a warning. The player sent off
shall report to the appropriate Team Bench.

No substitution may be made for a player ordered off. The playing position of
that player shall be left vacant, except that if this player is the Centre, one player
must be moved to Centre to allow the game to continue.

FAILURE TO TAKE THE COURT

A team shall be required to take the Court when requested to do so by the Umpires
at the start of the game or after any interval. If there are at least five players
present, a team shall be required to take the Court to start play. Players arriving
after the game has started are 'Late Arrivals" and will be able to enter the game
only as specified in Rule 5. If the Centre is missing, one player shall move to this
position.
In the event that there are fewer than five players present, the following
procedures shall be used:

(i) At the beginning of the game a maximum period of five minutes shall be
allowed for at least five players of a team to arrive. If, at the end of this time,
there are fewer than five players present, the game shall be awarded to the non
offending team.

(ii) Prior to the end of an interval, the Umpire shall give a 30 second warning for
the team to take the Court.
 iii) If the team fails to take the Court at the end of that 30 seconds, the
Umpire shall give a one minute warning and require that team to take the
Court within that time.
iv)
If the offending team fails to take the Court by the end of the one (1)
minute warning, the game shall be awarded to the non-offending team.

OFFICIALS
The Match Officials are: Umpires, Scorers, Time keepers.

The Team Officials are: Coach, Manager, Captain and two (2) Primary Care
Personnel. The Team Officials, in addition to the five players not on Court, shall

Constitute the Team Bench.

Umpires
There shall be two Umpires who shall have control of the game and give
decisions.

They shall umpire according to the rules and decide on any matter not covered by
the rules. The decisions of the Umpires shall be final and shall be given without
appeal.
Before the start of play:-

(i) Umpires will check that the Court, Goalposts and the ball conform to the
rules of the game;
(ii) Off the Court, the Umpires will inspect players for sharp adornments,
jewelry, uniforms and the correct length of fingernails.

An Umpire's whistle shall:-

(i) Start and stop the game;

(ii) Signal the end of each quarter of the game;
(iii) Start, or re-start the game after an interval, which shall be controlled
by the Umpire into whose half the play is to be directed;
(iv) Signal when an infringement is to be penalized;
(v) Signal when a goal is scored;
(vi) Signal the Timekeepers to hold time for stoppages.
after the players have taken their positions on the Court, the Umpires
shall toss for goal end. The Umpire winning the toss shall control that
half of the Court designated the northern half.
Umpires shall wear clothes distinct from those of the players and
preferably white or cream in colour. Suitable shoes shall be worn.
Each Umpire shall:-
(i) control and give decisions only in one half of the Court .
(ii) An Umpire may appeal to the other Umpire for a decision in
the other half and be ready for such an appeal at all times. For this
purpose the length of Court is divided in half across the centre
from Side Line to Side Line;

(ii) umpire in the same half of the Court throughout the game;
(iii) re-start the game after all goals scored in the half being
controlled. Both Umpires must indicate the direction of the Centre
Pass and if they disagree the Umpires shall appeal to the Scorer;

(iv) give decisions for the Throw In for one Goal Line and for the
whole of one Side Line. The Umpire responsible for the Side Line
is responsible for making decisions related to infringements by the
player throwing in and the defending opponents, and for any other
incidental decisions related to infringements involving defending
by, and of, a player who has voluntarily left the Court from
that Side Line. Once the penalty has been awarded, the Umpire in
whose half play is, resumes control of that half.

(v) keep outside the Court except when it is necessary to enter it to

secure a clear view of play, or to take a Toss Up.
If the ball strikes the Umpire during play, or if an Umpire
interferes with the movements of the players, play does not cease
unless one team has been unduly penalised, in which case a Free
Pass shall be awarded to that team;

(vi) when a Toss Up has been awarded, the nearer Umpire will
conduct the Toss Up and shall control all relevant points listed in :
Toss Up, except each Umpire shall control the Toss Up in the Goal
Circle in their area of control;

(vii) move along the Side Line and behind the Goal Line to view
play and make decisions;

(viii) refrain from blowing the whistle to penalise an infringement

when by so doing the non-offending team would be placed at a
disadvantage. An Umpire shall call "advantage" to indicate an
infringement has been observed and not penalised.
Having blown the whistle for an infringement the penalty must be
taken unless a goal is scored which is to the advantage of the non-
offending team;

(ix) not criticise or coach any team while a match is in progress;

(x) check that during a stoppage for injury or illness, other players
remain on the Court. A Coach may coach during the stoppage.
(xi) state the infringement and penalty and should use hand signals
to clarify decisions.

(xii) stop the game at any time to deal with an emergency;

(xiii) notify the other Umpire of any disciplinary action.

scorer

There shall be two Scorers for each game working independently

with separate scoresheets. Scorer 1 shall be the official Scorer for
the game.

There shall be one Caller for each game. The Caller shall call the
attempts, misses and goals scored for each team as they occurs
 The Scorers shall record the names of players, substitutions, team
changes and suspensions of players.

The Scorers shall call the Centre Pass if appealed to by an Umpire.

Timekeeper

There shall be two Timekeepers who shall:-

(i) start timing when the game is started by the Umpire's whistle
and shall signal the end of each quarter or half to the Umpire;
(ii) hold time when instructed by the Umpire who shall blow the
whistle to stop play.

To restart play the Umpire shall signal to the Timekeepers and

blow the whistle for play to be resumed;

(iii) ensure that, when instructed by the Umpire, time lost for a
stoppage is played in the quarter or half in which this occurs.

Team Officials

A Team Official:

(i) Shall, during an interval or stoppage for injury or illness, immediately notify the
Scorers and the opposing Team Official of any substitutions and/or team changes;

(ii) During an interval, may appeal to the Umpires for extra time to deal with an
emergency affecting a member of the team. If the appeal is granted the Umpires
shall advise each team's Officials and the Timekeepers of the expected length of
the stoppage.

Team Officials and bench players may not move up and down the Side Lines or
along the Goal Lines outside the Court during the play.
Captains

The Captains shall toss for choice of goal end or first Centre Pass and notify the
Umpires of the result.

The Captains have the right to approach an Umpire during an interval or after the
game for clarification of any rule.

The Captains have the right to appeal to an Umpire if the Team Official was not
notified of substitutions and/or team change.

The Captain will be informed by an Umpire when team players are warned,
suspended or ordered off.
basic skills

1.Passing

2.Catching

3.Shooting

4.Dodging

5.Marking

6.Intercepting

1.Passing

Types of passes

a) Shoulder pass
b) Chest pass
c) Bounce pass
d) Lop pass
e) Overhead pass

Teaching points

a) Shoulder pass
1. Put body weight on the back of the foot
2. Ball held at shoulder height
3. Fingers of the holding hand well spread behind the ball.
4. Make a forward thrust to release the ball by rotating the hips and
shoulders forward as body weight is transferred onto the opposite foot
to the throwing arm.
5. Make a follow through.
b) Chest pass
1. Fingers and thumbs of both hands well spread behind the ball
2. Elbows bent outwards
3. Step forward with either foot
 4. make a quick and powerful forward thrust of the ball with strong
shoulder, elbow and wrist push
5. Fingers extended towards receiver as the ball is released from chest
level.
6. Make a follow through
c) Bounce pass
1. Ball is pushed downwards to the ground towards the receiver
2. Pass can be either chest pass, Shoulder pass or overhead pass, a single
or double handed pass.
3. Bounce the ball to reach the receiver at waist level. The receiver
should move forward to receive the ball
4. Make a follow through

2.Catching

This is receiving a thrown ball from a team mate.

Teaching points

1. Eyes focused on the incoming ball

2. Reach out towards the ball by stretching the arms and stepping towards it.
3. Take in the ball into both hands,(with a cushioning action)with fingers well
spread behind the ball
4. Catch the ball with fingers and the thumbs,never with the palms.
Nb As learners master the skill,let them attempt reaching out to catch with
one hand.
This is done by tipping the ball with the tips of the fingers to control it
before allowing the ball to reat on the palm of the receiving hand.(applicable
for high passes
5. Maintain body control and balance at all times.
d) Shooting
This is the skill of throwing the ball over and through the ring by either the
GS or the GA of the team, from within the shooting circle.
Teaching points
1.stand firmly with the weight supported both legs
2.ball held with either one or both hands,fingers well srpread behind the ball
 3.knees and elbows slightly bent
4.ball is held slightlybabove the fore head
5.aim the ball at a point above the ring
6.release the ball towards the ring with a flick of the wrist
7.shoot within three seconds of having received the ball
8.observe footwork rules
Set shots ,lop shots or jump shots can be applied

Dodging/feinting

It is the act of getting free by moving quickly and suddenly to avoid a close
marking by an opponent. Its commonly used during offensive play.

Teaching points

1.get behind an opponent,make a feint to one side and sprint in the opposite
direction

2. as in (1) above ,but this timemake a feint backwards and then aprint forward to
receive a pass

3.if one receiving a high pass over an opponent’head the player makes a feint
forward and then runs backward to receive a ball

4.sprint in any intended direction and then stop suddenly to catch the ball.

Marking.

It is a defensive move aimed at preventing the opponent from receiving the

ball,and also to gain ball possession.

Teaching points.

1. Take position between the opponent and the ball

2. Stand close but not touching the opponent
3. Keep the ball and the opponent within sight
4. Keep armsdown to avoid obstruction
5. Predict the direction and timing of the opponent’movement s and move with
him/her
Intercepting

It is a quick reaction to repossess the ball from an opponent,by quickily moving

infront of the opponent to catch the ball being passed.

Teaching points.

Intercepting a pass

Keep a distance of at least one meter from the player in possession of the ball

Spring upwards to reach the greatest possible distance vertically or

Rush forwards intercept the ballat its path

The spring has to bedone as soon as the ball leaves the thrower’s hands

Intercepting a shoot

When intercepting a shot for a goal,one must spring and stretch more if any sucesss
is to be achieved.

The spring must be timed to take placeas soon as the ball leaves the shooter’s

Hands

One may make a side stance to the shooter and then thrust one arm up to intercept

Be careful not to obstruct the shooter/keep the one meter distance from the shooter

Focus the eyes on the ball

Anticipate the shooer’s move

Deflect the path of the ball as soon as it is released from the shooer’s hands.

Playing strategies and tactics.

a) Attack strategies.

i.Timing:player should concentrate,and coorectly time his/her moves into the

attack.
ii.Foot work : player should know when to move and how to avoid the defense.a
narrow base is needed for mobility and both feet should point towards the
intended direction.

iii.Speed of reaction:player should be able to appropriately respond to signals

necessary for efficient attacking play

iv)Feinting: Making a false move to draw the opponent away from the ball being
passed. Dodging moves can be done by changing directions fowards or
backwards, sideways,changing pace,sprinting and stopping suddenly and so on.

Defense strategy
a) Marking-opponent should be closely marked all the time
b) Intercepting-deflect the path of the opponent’s ball or catch it at its path
-be ready for rebound

Minor/Conditioned game of netball

The teacher may come up with various conditioned games.

To ensure the success of any conditioned game of netball, consider the following
guidelines;

1. Maximize the use of the playing field by diving it into small

areas to suit the number of groups formed.
2. Give clear instructions on the rules governing the game
3. Modify the game to suit the learning situation
4. Ensure fun and enjoyment
5. More emphasis laid on the application learnt skills
6. Ensure safety.

Revision queations.

1. Name any three players who are allowed to play in the center third during
the game of netball
2. Name three instances when aplayer may be penalized for intimidation during
the game of netball
3. Mention instances when a player may apply chest pass technique
 4. Sketch the playing court and indicate the playing positions of the goal attack
5. Differentiate between the following terms as used in netball.
i)dodging
ii) feinting
6.who are theofficials involved in controlling the netball match?
7.the figure below shows part of netball court.use it to answer the questions
that follows.

ppppp

p Q

i)state two instances when the part marked Q is used during the game of
netball
ii)identify the players who are allowed in the area marked P
iii) outline the qualities of an effective center player I a game of netball

8.State four functions of thre Kenya netball association

ii) state the reaching points for the shooting skills in netball

iii) Highlight the significance of the following features in a netball court;

-center circle

-goaline

9.cite four instances when a netball player cannot hold the ball for more than three
seconds.

10.state the teaching points for bounce pass

11. give three instances when the ball is considered out of play in netball.