NETBALL
Q&A
Q Who invented Netball?
A James Naismith, James Naismith also invented
Men’s Basketball and was asked to come up with a
women's version of the sport. So in 1891 at the age
of 30 he invented netball.
Q What Netball team won the commonwealth games in
2010?
A
Silver Ferns
Gold
Australia
Silver
England
Bronze
The silver ferns won the Netball section of the
Commonwealth games
Australia’s team came in at second place.
England’s team came in at third place
Q Why is netball a winter sport?
A Netball is a winter sport because of the speed in the
game. If the sport was played in summer then the
players would become over heated.
Q Why is there only 7 players from your team on the court at a
time?
A Because every player has a specific job and if there were over 7
players it would be to hard to work in your own space to
receive the ball.
Q What year was the first game of Netball ever played?
A The first game of netball was played in 1895 
THE
EQUIPMENT
THE BALL
MY BALL
Was the ball always a netball?
No the original ball was a soccer ball
What is a netball made out of ?
A netball is made out of moulded rubber .
How heavy is the average netball?
The average netball weighs around 400-450gm.
THE HOOP
How high is the average post on a netball hoop?
The average hoop is around 2m.
What is the average size of the netball hoop?
The average size is 380mm width ways.
THE UNIFORM
The uniform in netball can be a two piece set or a dress.
This is my uniform
This is the silver ferns netball uniform
THE GAME
POSITIONS
In a netball game there are 14 players 7 from each side each player has a specific job 
POSITIONS
C- Centre, the C job is to start with ball and move throughout the court ready to get
any pass possible.
WA-Wing Attack, the WA job is to take the centre pass off and work with the C to
get the ball towards the goal.
WD-Wind Defence, the WD job is to try to stop the ball from getting towards the
oppositions goal, they also have to drive the ball towards there goal
GA- Goal Attack, the GA job is to help goal shoot out in the circle to get a goal and
to stop the opposition team from getting the ball
GD- Goal Defence, GD job is to try and stop the other teams GA from getting a goal
and helping the GK by trying to stop the ball from getting in the circle.
GS- Goal Shoot, GS job is to shoot most of the goals and help the GA out as well
GK-Goal Keep, GK main job is to stop the other teams GS from getting the ball and
shooting.
The Court
MY NETBALL
MY TEAMS
Kiwi Fun Ferns.
Parents
HNPS Pink.
Kath & Tracy
HNPS Royal.
Vicki & Rachel
HNPS Bronze.
Carla & Nicola
Silver Ferns Game
I have been to watch one Silver Ferns game
which was held at Pettigrew Green Arena. I
went with Hannah and our Mums. Joline
Henry signed my Silver Ferns poster
THANKS FOR
WATCHING
By Mackenzie Heaton
Kiwi Kid
Age 10
School HNPS
Netball Fan