Netball

Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960, international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball (later renamed the International Netball Federation (INF)) was formed. As of 2011, the INF comprises more than 60 national teams organized into five global regions.

Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Players are assigned specific positions, which define their roles within the team and restrict their movement to certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with the ball can hold on to it for only three seconds before shooting for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes long. Variations have been developed to increase the game's pace and appeal to a wider audience.

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Double celebrations for Stamford Bridge-based netball club

York Press 21 Mar 2025
Stamford Vikings netball club are celebrating a double-winning campaign after picking up the league and Plate titles ... .

Westholme netballers earn third place at national finals

Yahoo Daily News 21 Mar 2025
Westholme School's Year 9 netball team has secured third place in the Sisters n Sport (SIS) National Netball Competition ... Westholme's netball lead, Shannon Smith, praised the team's 'outstanding' performance. She said ... She said ... .

School Netball tournament skips into crucial stage

The Daily Herald - St Maarten 21 Mar 2025
PHILIPSBURG—The highly excited inter-elementary school netball tournament enters the crucial stage as teams strive for a spot in the playoffs. There is a record 11 schools in the tournament. The schools are placed into two groups ... John A ... John A ...  . .

Knighthead Becomes Major Shareholder in Birmingham Panthers Netball Super League Team

PR Newswire 21 Mar 2025
As a new entrant to the revamped 2025 Netball Super League, the Birmingham Panthers are part of an unprecedented wave of growth and enthusiasm for the sport across the city and the UK. Netball is ...

Birmingham Panthers' Gabby Coffey proud to be Aboriginal representation in Netball Super League

Yahoo Daily News 21 Mar 2025
Gabby Coffey is ready to be the representation First Nation netball players need as she takes to the court for Birmingham Panthers' home debut on Friday night ... Buy tickets for the Netball Super League at https.//www.netballsl.com/tickets /.

Gabby Coffey proud to be Aboriginal representation in Netball Super League

Yahoo Daily News 20 Mar 2025
Gabby Coffey is ready to be the representation First Nation netball players need as she takes to the court for Birmingham Panthers' home debut on Friday night.

Facilities upgrade: Wonga Park Netball Courts... (Manningham City Council)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2025
Wonga Park Netball Courts redevelopment Published 17 Mar 2025 Liveable Places and Spaces Wonga Park Share ...

Steel give young netball players taste of their pace

Otago Daily Times 18 Mar 2025
SUPPLIED BY NETBALL SOUTH ... along the younger generation of Netball players.

Iona Christian thrilled to return to the netball court as a mum

Yahoo Daily News 18 Mar 2025
It meant she was offered invaluable support throughout and after her pregnancy, and the Scottish Thistle is now thrilled to be back playing Super League netball ... into the netball world,” she added.

Club culture investigation drags on as Firebirds look for fresh start

Australian Broadcasting Corporation 18 Mar 2025
The Queensland Firebirds are looking for redemption in 2025, with a new coach, captains and imports on board. But can they find it with last year's club culture investigation still hanging over their heads? ... .

London Pulse hit the front on opening weekend of Netball Super League season

Yahoo Daily News 16 Mar 2025
London Pulse hit the summit of the Netball Super League after the first round of fixtures in the 2025 season thanks to a controlled victory over Nottingham Forest.

New teams, new rules, more money - Netball Super League's big relaunch

BBC News 14 Mar 2025
New teams, new rules and bigger venues. The relaunched Netball Super League begins on 14 March and BBC Sport takes a look at everything you need to know ... .

Meet the artist behind Netball Super League's new match ball

BBC News 14 Mar 2025
BBC Sport meets Sophie Tea Art, the artist behind the design of the Netball Super League match ball. She explains how her design goes from a canvas to the court and the message of "empowerment" she hopes to portray ... .
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