Netball originated in the 1870s in England as a modification of basketball. The first official netball game was played in England in 1892. There are 7 positions on a netball court: goal defense, goal keeper, wing defense, wing attack, center, goal shooter, and goal attack. Netball games consist of 4 quarters that vary in length from 10 to 15 minutes depending on the age group but are generally longer for senior teams than junior teams. The Vixens are Victoria's state netball team who were unbeaten in 2012. Players can also represent Australia on the national netball team when playing against other countries like New Zealand. Most people play netball locally at their town's netball/football club
2. History of Netball
{ -1870’s was when the game of
basketball was introduced, later
changing to netball.
3. { 1892 was when basketball was changed to netball and
the very first game of netball was played in England
4. What are the
different positions…
{ -There are 7 positions on the court. Goal
defence, Goal Keeper, Wing Defence, Wing
attack, Centre, Goal Shooter and Goal Attack.
5. How long does a
game of netball go
for..
It depends what age group you are in because it varies a lot. Most
{ senior teams are 12 or 15 minute quarters and junior teams are 10
minute quarters. All up there are 4 quarters played in a game of
netball.
6. The Vixens
{ The Vixens are a state team, which represent
Victoria. So far in 2012 they are unbeaten.
7. The Australian team
{ You can also represent Australia in netball. When playing for
Australia you play against other countries such as new Zealand.
8. Netball at your local
club!
{ Most people play netball at their local club on a Saturday.
Almost Every town has a netball/football club you can join.
