Rules of Netball & Modified Netball

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 a 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

DPNA uses modified rules for the 7/8/9 Non-Competitive fixtures.

Modified games are a great way for participants to learn the technical and tactical skills of netball. This enables greater involvement of participants and provides more opportunity to execute skills and make decisions. 

Modified Matches look like a traditional game of netball and use the full sized court and normal playing positions however the goal post height and ball size are modified. The rules and playing positions of a modified game are explained below.

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