Equal opportunity, fair play and respect for an opponent’s skill and safety.
Those are the core values that the Rules of Netball are based on. To respect these values, it is the responsibility of:
Players to make sure they are physically and technically prepared to play the game, comply with the rules and take part safely and fairly
Coaches or teachers of the game to make sure that players are prepared in way that complies with the rules, as well as having an understanding of sporting behaviour and safe practices
Umpires to apply the rules of the game with impartiality, fairness and consistency
Controlling bodies, at all levels, to make sure the game is conducted and developed in accordance with disciplined and sporting behaviour.
What’s new in the Rules of Netball
World Netball introduced has an updated edition of the Rules of Netball in December 2023, which applies to international matches, and all affiliated competitions and events in Australia from 1 January 2024.
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World Netball Rules Netball Book
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