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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
How many players are on a Netball team?
5
6
7
8
How many seconds can the ball be held for?
2
3
4
5
Which of the following players is allowed into the Goal Circle?
Centre
Wing Defence
Wing Attack
Goal Attack
How long does an International Netball Game last for?
2 hours
30 minutes
1 hour
1 hour 15 minutes
What is the name of an official in Netball?
Referee
Scorer
Umpire
Linesman
How many people are on a netball team, playing on the court at one time?
9
7
10
2
How far away must a defender be from a player in possession of the ball?
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
How many 'sections' are there on a netball court?
2 zones
3 zones
4 zones
5 zones
Who invented Netball?
an English P.E teacher called "Thomas Gregory Baer"
an American P.E teacher called "Thomas Gregory Baer"
a English P.E teacher called "Clara Gregory Baer"
an American P.E teacher called "Clara Gregory Baer"
In Netball you can run and kick the ball
True
False
What happens when a player on the opposite team has touched a player that is holding the ball?
obstruction
contact
sit out
disqualification
How does the game begin?
The umpire blows a whistle
they flip a coin
the players just start playing
they shake hands and then start
How far away can the opposite player be when the ball is held?
10m
3m
5m
1m
Which positions are allowed to shoot?
GS and GA
GD and GK
WD and WA
Centre
Who is the opposing player on GK?
GA
GS
WA
C
when was Netball invented?
1922
1986
1927
2012
in Netball what do they wear to show their positions?
t-shirts
letters
bibs
what is it called when you have held the ball for more than 3 seconds?
held for to long
hand ball
held ball
How many positions can go into the center third?
9
2
10
5
How many seconds can the ball be held for?
2
3
4
5
Do girls or boys play in the International netball?
Girls
Boys
Both
What is the name of the pass at the start of a game?
Team Pass
First Pass
Starting Pass
Centre Pass
Which of these is a defence position?
WD
GD
GK
WA
Who is the opposing player on GK?
GA
GS
WA
C
When a player is contacting another player in possession of the ball, what happens?
Free Pass
Penalty Pass
Throw In
Advanced Play
How high is the goal?
8ft
10ft
12ft
11ft
Which of the following players is allowed in the attacking goal circle?
WD
C
GA
WA
What does WA stand for?
Wing Attention
Wing Attack
Wide Attacker
Wicked Aunty
If I get called for contact, I must leave the court for 2 minutes
True
False
When taking the throw in, you need to wait for your opponent to get back on court first.
True
False
What is the infringement called when a player steps into the centre third before the umpire blows the whistle to start play?
Over a third
Breaking
Dragging
Offside
What is the sanction if you hold the ball for more than 3 seconds?
Penalty pass
Free pass
Which of these sentences is FALSE?
My nails should always be short during trainings and games.
I should not wear any accessories during trainings and games.
If I am injured, I should walk out of court immediately.
I should get the umpire to sign the scorecard after the game if I’m the scorer.
Goal Attack can start in the goal circle before the start of the centre pass.
True
False
Who can take the throw in if the ball went out from inside the goal circle?
Centre
Wing Defence
Goal Keeper
Anyone
I can lean on the opponent if she is not holding the ball.
True
False
I am a Centre. If I am losing my balance and place my hand in the goal circle, am I considered offside?
Yes
No
If I fall while holding the ball, I should:
Put the ball down on the floor and pick it up again after I stand up
Stand up, making sure my landing foot does not move and release the ball within 3 sec
Throw the ball to my team mate immediately before I get up
Wait for the umpire to say something
How do you use a ball in Netball?
Throw it to your teammates
Kick it
Run with it
How do you win a game of Netball?
Eliminate the opposite team using the ball
Stand and Watch
Get more points than the opposite team
Netball is a women's sport.
True
False
What is a netball made out of?
Paper
Rubber
Leather
Chicken
Cardboard
When do teams change ends
Half time
Every quarter
They don't
What is the minimum number of players allowed
4
7
5
in the case of a penalty pass the infringer must remain in the designated position and not move or take any part in play (including verbal comments) until the ball has been released.
true
false
The ball is out of court when
It touches the ground outside the court.
It touches any person or object in contact with the ground outside the court.
A player on court is holding the ball which is in contact with the ground, an object or a person outside the court.
The umpire blows their whistle
True or False; a player may not throw or play the ball while lying, sitting or kneeling on the ground
True
False
What is a short pass?
(a)
What does GK stand for?
Great Kick
Goal Keeper
Goal Kicker
Good King
If I am called for contact, I can still talk to my teammates.
True
False
