What is Netball?

What is Netball? 
Netball is a fast, exciting, true team sport which involves running, jumping, throwing and catching. 
Netball Facts

• Netball is played by more than 20 million people in over 70 countries
• The average player burns over 500 calories an hour
• A team may consist of up to to 12 players, only 7 may take the court at any one time
• Each players has a designated playing area
• Female Netball players usually wear skirts or dresses to play the game
• Netball goals rings are higher than a Basketball hoop and smaller in diameter
• Netball goal rings do not have a backboard
• Each player has 3 seconds to pass the ball
• There in no dribbling in Netball
• A Netball is smaller and lighter than a Basketball
• Only 2 designated players are able to shoot a goal
• Each goal is worth 1 point and has to be shot from inside the goal circle
• There is no 'dunking' (touching the goal ring) allowed in Netball
• A Netball court measures 100ft length by 50ft in width