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Herzlia Netball Boosters - General Rules of Play

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Duration of Junior Matches?

a)

10 minutes

b)

20 minutes

c)

30 minutes

d)

25 minutes

2.

Check the boxes boxes true to Senior netball matches.

a)

Match duration 30 mins

b)

Match duration 60 mins

c)

Match split into 15 minute quarters

d)

Match split into 10 minute intervals

3.

The below statements are either True or False.

Only check the boxes that are True regarding general player regulations.

a)

During a match players are encouraged to wear nails longer than 1 mm in length to aid in gripping the ball.

b)

During a match the only jewellery allowed is a wedding band and a medic alert bracelet and even these, need to be taped up.

c)

During a match players may initial their positions to one another if they don't have uniform, provided, their gestures be clearly visible.

d)

During a match players may play bare feet provided they have blisters.

e)

During a match players must wear registered playing uniform, with player initials 15 cm high, clearly visible and above waist, as well as suitable sports footwear (spiked or black soles are not allowed).

4.

What are the minimum amount of players needed on court to play a netball match?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

5

d)

8

5.

The ball may not be held for longer than?

a)

2 seconds

b)

3 seconds

c)

5 seconds

6.

Awarded for minor Infringements.

a)

Penalty pass

b)

Free pass

7.

Awarded for major infringements.

a)

Penalty pass

b)

Free pass

8.

In Netball you can run and kick the ball?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What happens when a player on the opposite team has touched a player that is holding the ball?

a)

Obstruction

b)

Sit out

c)

Contact

d)

Disqualification

10.

How does the game begin?

a)

The umpire blows a whistle

b)

The players just start playing

c)

They flip a coin

d)

They shake hands and then start

11.

How far away must a defender be from a player in possession of the ball?

a)

3m

b)

5m

c)

0.9m

d)

1m

12.

What is the name of the pass at the start of a game?

a)

Team Pass

b)

Centre Pass

c)

Starting Pass

d)

First Pass

13.

When taking the throw in, you need to wait for your opponent to get back on court first.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is the infringement called when a player steps into the centre third before the umpire blows the whistle to start play?

a)

Over a third

b)

Offside

c)

Breaking

d)

Dragging

15.

What is the sanction if you hold the ball for more than 3 seconds?

a)

Penalty pass

b)

Free pass

16.

I am a Centre. If I am losing my balance and place my hand in the goal circle, am I considered offside?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

When the Wing Attack is

about to fall into the goal circle...

a)

She can hold on to her

opponent standing inside the goal circle.

b)

As long as she quickly

jumps back out of the goal circle, she is fine.

c)

She can use the ball to

balance inside the goal circle.

d)

She can use her less dominant hand to balance inside the goal circle.

18.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

When is the ball is out of court?

Check the correct box or boxes.

a)

It touches the ground outside the court.

b)

A player on court is holding the ball which is in contact with the ground, an object or a person outside the court.

c)

It touches any person or object in contact with the ground outside the court.

d)

When the umpire blows their whistle.

20.

How can you play the ball?

a)

Roll the ball to oneself.

b)

Catch the ball with one or both hands.

c)

Catch the ball if it rebounds from the goalpost

d)

All of the above.

21.

True or False; a player may not throw or play the ball while lying, sitting or kneeling on the ground.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

A player who either receives the ball with one foot on the ground or, who after catching the ball in the air lands on one foot, may:

a)

Step with the second foot in any direction, lift the landing foot and throw or shoot before the landing foot is re grounded.

b)

While pivoting on the landing foot, step with the second foot in any direction one or more times. The landing foot may be lifted but the player must throw or shoot before re grounding it.

c)

Jump or step from the landing foot onto the second foot and jump again but must throw the ball or shoot before re grounding either foot.

d)

All of the above.

23.

A player in possession of the ball

MAY NOT:

a)

Drag or slide the landing foot.

b)

Hop on either foot.

c)

Jump from both feet and land on both feet while still in possession of the ball.

d)

Smile

24.

True or False; A player may reach across and pick up a ball from an offside area or lean on the ball in an offside area, provided the player makes no physical contact with the ground in that area?

a)

True

b)

False

25.

When the ball is passed less than 0.9m (3 ft) between two players it is considered a/an ______?_____ which results in a free pass for the opposing team.

a)

Obstruction

b)

Contact

c)

Short pass

d)

Toss up

26.

Which of the following can compromise the safety of players while on the netball court ?

Check the CORRECT boxes!

a)

Long finger nails.

b)

Players properly hydrating themselves throughout the game or not.

c)

Playing with jewellery on.

d)

Warming up and cooling down properly before and after the game.

27.

How should a player defend her opponent with the ball without causing obstruction?

a)

Jump up continuously in front of her.

b)

Stand 3 ft away and stretch up high with arms up.

c)

Wave her arms wildly and madly.

d)

Stand 3 ft away with arms

down by her side.

28.

Which of these is allowed?

a)

Rolling the ball to another player.

b)

Hitting the ball with a fist.

c)

Rolling the ball to yourself.

d)

Falling onto the ball to gain possession.

29.

You may be suspended from play for

2 mins if you?

a)

Repeatedly infringe the rules after official warning from the umpire.

b)

Stick out your tongue at your opponent.

c)

Repeatedly trip over your own feet.

d)

Miss many shots.

30.

While attempting to get the ball about to go out of court, the Goal Defence uses the pole to balance while reaching out. Is this allowed?

a)

Sometimes

b)

No

c)

Yes

d)

Maybe

31.

When a player falls while catching a ball, she...

a)

Has to stand up before releasing the ball.

b)

Can roll the ball to another player while on the ground.

c)

Can call for a timeout so she has time to get up.

d)

Has to stay down on the ground.

32.

During the center pass, the start of the game is when...

a)

The Center steps into the circle.

b)

The umpire shouts out “PLAY”

c)

The umpire blows the starting whistle.

d)

The Center says she is ready.

33.

A player catches the ball and lands properly, but as she passes the ball, she is blown for the footwork infringement. This is because she….

a)

Moved her non-landing foot.

b)

Jumped and threw the ball at the same time.

c)

Shifted or moved her landing foot as she was releasing the ball.

34.

After a goal is scored the play is restarted from?

a)

Goal line

b)

Side line

c)

Centre circle

35.

For the centre pass to be legal a player must touch or play the ball in the ________?_______

a)

centre circle

b)

center third

c)

goal third

36.

A pass that is played by bouncing the ball on the ground to the receivers foot is called?

a)

Chest pass

b)

Bound pass

c)

Bounce pass

37.

Attempting to defend the ball less than 0.9m (3 ft) from the player with the ball is termed?

a)

obstruction

b)

contact

c)

held ball

38.

While defending an opponent with the ball, a player stands 0.9m (3ft) away and starts screaming and shouting and making big sudden movements with her hands. That is not allowed. What infringement is that considered to be?

a)

Intimidation

b)

Contact

c)

Nonsense

d)

Obstruction

39.

A ball that passes through the hoop but has been thrown from the centre third by a player other than the shooters is deemed ?

a)

free pass

b)

goal

c)

no goal

40.

What is the name of an official in Netball?

a)

Referee

b)

Scorer

c)

Umpire

d)

Linesman