Netball rules, for watching
Start with how a match works. Then the rules you see every few minutes, then the ones that change results.
Checked 15 October 2026
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- What are the basic rules of netball?
- Where can each netball position go?
- How does the centre pass work in netball?
- How do you score in netball?
- How long is a netball match?
- What is the footwork rule in netball?
- Can you kick or roll the ball in netball?
- Can the ball skip a third in netball?
- What happens when the ball goes out in netball?
- What is offside in netball?
- What is the 3 feet rule in netball?
- Is netball a non-contact sport?
- What is the difference between a free pass and a penalty pass in netball?
- Can you be sent off in netball?
- When can you substitute in netball?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| L with a rule, for example L 16.1 | World Netball, Rules of Netball, 2024 |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 15 October 2026.