What are the playing areas in netball?
They are namely:
- Goal Shooter.
- Goal Attack.
- Wing Attack.
- Centre.
- Wing Defence.
- Goal Defence.
- Goal Keeper.
Where are the netball positions allowed to go?
Netball Positions
| Goal Keeper | Allowed in the defensive goal third and shooting circle |
|---|---|
| Goal Defence | Allowed in the defensive and centre thirds, and the shooting circle |
| Wing Defence | Allowed in the defensive and centre thirds, but not the shooting circle |
| Centre | Allowed in all thirds, but not in either shooting circle |
How many playing areas are on the netball court?
The netball court is assigned into three different areas and two goal circles. No one player is allowed in all 5 areas of the court.
What does C mean in netball?
Centre ( C ) The main role of the Centre player is to defend, attack and mark the opposing centre player. Another part of the Centre’s role is to help the team by changing play from defensive to attacking, to try create as many goalscoring opportunities by getting the ball up the court towards the net.
Who is the shortest professional netball player?
At just 165cm, Colyer is the second-shortest player in the Super Netball league, 32cm shorter than her two tallest teammates….Ingrid Colyer.
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | |
| Netball career | ||
| Playing position(s): WA, C | ||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps |
Can I play netball if im short?
For a sport like netball, a coach should really find players with great height and strong build in order to intercept and defend passes. However, shorter players often have better quickness and agility, which is key for some attacking positions in netball.