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Duration
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Rules
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Seniors will be umpired under normal netball rules. If unsure of the rules of netball, the following website might help:
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Junior games will be umpired under the following modified rules:
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Equipment – A size 4 netball is used
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Catching – players are allowed 6 seconds between catching and throwing the ball.
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Footwork – minimum shuffling when catching and throwing to regain balance is allowed, but always encourage correct footwork.
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Defending – players must be 4ft (1.2m) from the player with the ball when defending. No defence of the shot is allowed.
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Obstruction/contact – a player who contacts or obstructs is not stood out of play. The umpire will blow the whistle for the infringement but will allow the player to continue after a brief explanation.
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Uniform
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No rings, earrings or other jewellery is to be worn on the court.
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Fingernails must be short. Children cannot play in bare feet.
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Positional patches and school uniform must be worn.
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Equipment Checklist
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- Each school should bring with them each week:
- 1 or 2 sets of positional patches
- 1 whistle
- At least one size 4 and one size 5 netball
- Netball goal post protectors (please collect from the shed at the courts and attach to the posts when you arrive at the courts)
- First Aid kit
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