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Netball study P.E coursework Essay Netball is a fast skilful team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching. Teams may consist of up to 12 players but only seven players may be on the court at one time, the extra players will be used if one of the players on court are injured or to tired. The aim of the game is to get the ball in the opposing goal ting as many times as possible throughout a match. The court is split by two lines that divide the court into thirds. At both ends of the court there is a shooting semicircle and a 10ft goal post with no back board. Each player has a playing position determined by the areas of the court where they may move. The playing positions are; Goal shooter (GS), Goal Attack (GA), Wing Attack (WA), Centre (C), Wing defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD), Goal Keeper (GK) Position responsibilities  GS  Her main job is to score goals and to work in and around the circle with the GA. She must be able to react quickly to things such as rebounds of the ring and quick passes into the circle.  GA  She is also allowed to shoot and must work closely with the GS to feed balls into the shooting area.  WA  Her job is to create as many shooting opportunities as possible. She has to have solid passing with a range of passes into the shooting area.  C  To take the Centre Pass and support the defence and attack. She must be swift and have sharp, quick movements. One of her main roles is to get the ball from the defending area through to the attacking area. She must be quick and have a good range of passing. WD  Her responsibility is to stop the ball getting to the oppositions shooting area. She must be good at intercepting passes. A good WD should be good at controlling the ball. She should be good at marking to prevent the WA feeding it to her shooters.  GD  Her job is to win the ball, and stop it going into the defending area as much as possible to prevent the opposition from scoring goals. She must be a good marker and stay close to the GA. She must be alert so she can collect rebounds and intercept passes so that she can get the ball back down the court into her attacking area. GK  She must guard the shooting area and closely mark the GS to stop her from scoring. Goal keepers are usually among the tallest on the team as it is a good advantage when marking the shooters. She must be alert so she can collect rebounds and intercet passes. She will also be responsible for taking throw-ins from the backline.  A bit about the rules  Centre passes Centre passes are taken alternately by the C, after a goal has been scored.  All players must start in the goal thirds in their starting positions, except for the two Cs who stay in the centre third. The Centre with the ball starts with either one or both feet in the Centre Circle. The opposing Centre stands anywhere within the Centre Third and is free to move and mark players form within. After the whistle is blown the footwork rule applies to the centre. Both feet should be in the circle, but if a player has only one foot in the circle, the other mustnt be touching ground outside the circle. The players outside the centre third must run into the centre to receive the ball. A Centre pass must be caught or touched by a player in or landing in the Centre third, if this does not happen then it is considered over a third and a free pass is awarded to the opposing team.  After receiving a pass  When a player receives a pass they are not allowed to run/dribble the ball. However they may only bounce or bat the ball once to gain control. Players have to be standing before they throw the ball.  Players have three seconds to make a pass or shot after catching the ball.  Balls may not be thrown over two third lines without being touched by at least one player; this will result in a free pass from the second third line the ball crossed.  Throw in  The ball is considered out of court when it hits anything outside the court area. The ball is returned into play by a Throw-In, this is taken by the opposite team to the one which touched the ball last before going out of play. It is taken from a point outside the line where the ball left the court. The player taking the throw in must have their feet up to but not over the line. The 3 second rule applies when the player is in position and holding the ball. Obstruction  If a player has the ball the defenders foot must be 0.9m (3ft) feet from the landing foot of the player with the ball. The defender can jump and spread their arms, as long as they do not move in towards the attacking player. The defenders are not aloud to deliberately block the attackers view by placing their hands in front of their face or eyes.  If a player does not have the ball the defender may be as close as they want, but not touching. The defender must have her arms in a natural position. They cant be outstretched.