Netball formations and positions.
Netball is played seven a side on a court of 30.5 by 15.25 metres divided into thirds, with each position restricted to set areas. A match is four quarters of 15 minutes. A goal, worth one, is scored when the ball passes through the ring from inside the goal circle, and only the goal shooter and goal attack may shoot. World Netball rules apply, administered in England by England Netball.
Netball positions.
| Code | Position | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| GS | Goal Shooter | Attack |
| GA | Goal Attack | Attack |
| WA | Wing Attack | Centre court |
| C | Centre | Centre court |
| WD | Wing Defence | Centre court |
| GD | Goal Defence | Defence |
| GK | Goal Keeper | Defence |
- Size
- 30.5 m by 15.25 m
- Match
- 4 quarters of 15 minutes
- Squad
- 7 on the field per side, up to 12 in a matchday squad, no rolling substitutes
- Scoring
- A score is a goal; the result is in goals.
- Rules
- World Netball Rules of Netball 2024
Netball formations (6).
Centre pass
Roles, strengths, weaknesses and what to coach
General play
Roles, strengths, weaknesses and what to coach
Defending the centre pass
Roles, strengths, weaknesses and what to coach
Defending a back-line throw-in
Roles, strengths, weaknesses and what to coach
Attacking sideline throw-in
Roles, strengths, weaknesses and what to coach
Zone defence
Roles, strengths, weaknesses and what to coach
High 5 formations (2).
High 5: 4 quarters of 6 minutes, 5 on the field per side, up to 9 in a matchday squad, no rolling substitutes, on a 30.5 m by 15.25 m pitch.
Positions: Goal Shooter (GS), Goal Attack (GA), Centre (C), Goal Defence (GD), Goal Keeper (GK).
Pick the shape, drag your players onto it and share the team sheet with parents before the game. The Vanta Club app is free.
