Rules
This programme is currently under review, with 6 v 6 being piloted in 2016.
Equipment
THE COURT: The court is divided into three equal
thirds – a centre third and two goal thirds – by two
transverse lines drawn parallel to the goal lines. A
semi-circle with a radius of 4.9m and with its centre
at the mid-point of the goal line shall be drawn in
each goal third. This shall be called the goal circle.
GOALPOSTS: 2.6-metres from the ground, placed at
the centre point of the goal line.
BALL: A size 4 Netball
BIBS: 2 x A, 2 x C and 2 x D
Officials The game will be controlled by two
umpires.
The Team Six players per team on court at any one
time. Each team consists of two Centres, two
Defenders and two Attacking players. Both girls and
boys can play without restriction.
Game Duration A game consists of 4 x 8 minute
quarters, with an interval of 3 minutes between the
first-second and third-fourth quarters. The half-time
interval shall be a maximum of five minutes.
Substitutions Rolling substitutions can be made at
any time during the game, at an interval or at any
break in play. A rotational system is used by all
teams to ensure all players get equal opportunities
to develop their skills and experience playing
equally in all positions. Specialisation isn’t
recommended until players are fully grown. There
is no limit to the number of substitutions which can
be made by a team provided that the team does not
exceed nine players.
Start of Play One player from each team play
Paper, Scissors, Rock or toss a coin to
determine who start with the ball at the
beginning of every quarter. The umpire shall
blow the whistle to start and restart play after
every goal is scored. After a goal is scored the
non-scoring team takes the centre pass. One
Centre from each team stands in the side line
and can re-join play once the centre pass has
been received. The Centres within each team
take alternative centre passes.
Playing the Ball Players must pass or shoot
within 5 seconds.
Footwork A player must not reground their first
grounded foot.
Scoring a Goal A goal is scored when the ball is
thrown or batted over and completely through
the goal by the goal shooter or goal attack from
any point in the goal circle including the lines
bounding the goal circle.
Obstruction Players must be at least 1 metre
away from the player with the ball.
Contact A player may not push, trip, knock,
bump or hold an opponent, either deliberately or
accidentally. If contact occurs, a penalty pass is
awarded and the offending player must stand
beside and out of play when penalised.