Footwork

A player can receive the ball:

With both feet grounded or jump to catch the ball and land on two feet simultaneously. You may then take a step in any direction with one foot (but not both) and pivot on the spot with the other foot. Once one foot is moved, the other is considered to be the landing foot.
With one foot grounded or jump to catch the ball and land on one foot. The landing foot cannot be moved, other than to pivot on the spot, whilst the other foot can be moved in any direction. Once the landing foot is lifted, it must not be re-grounded until the ball is released.

Hopping or dragging the landing foot is not allowed.

If you break the footwork rule, a free pass will be awarded to the opposing team

Footwork in the Center Circle

The footwork rule still applies in the center circle. As soon as the Centre steps into the circle, their leading leg becomes their landing foot and the footwork rule then applies. That is, if they lift or move their landing foot and place it back down again, a free pass will be awarded to the opposing team due to footwork.

The umpire will blow the whistle to start play once the Centre has placed one foot wholly in the circle.

Footwork and Passing the ball

When a player in is possession of the ball, in accordance with the netball rules, they must pass to a teammate or shoot within 3 seconds. If they fail to do this, the ball goes to the other team for a free pass. This is referred to as a held ball.

Players are also not allowed to throw the ball from one goal third to the other goal third without it being touched in the center third. This results in a free pass for the other team.

As well as the three-second rule, players aren’t allowed to replant their landing foot if they choose to raise it from the ground. This means that they can take one step with their free leg and raise their landing foot off the ground, however they must pass the ball or shoot before their foot touches the ground again. Players are also able to pivot with their free foot to maneuver into a better passing position. The other team gets a free pass if a player replants their landing foot. This is referred to as footwork.

Pivoting in Netball

The pivoting action is a swivel movement that allows the player to move on a fixed axis to either pass or shoot.

Stage one

Run towards the ball and jump by extending the legs and ankles.
Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the ball.
Bring your hands out in front of your body at chest height with fingers spread open and pointing up.

Stage two

In the air catch the ball with thumbs an inch or two apart making a ‘W’ shape.
Land on the ball of one foot on the ground.
Flex your knee and ankle as your foot hits the floor.

Stage three

Stand with knees slightly bent and your feet shoulder width apart.
Bring the ball into your body to protect it.
Pivot by rotating yourself on the ball of your landing foot.
Keep your upper body straight and head up.
Make sure the hip of your pivoting leg is pointing in the direction you are aiming to pass the ball in.
You can move or step with the other foot any number of times.
You are not allowed to lift the foot you are pivoting on before you release the ball.

Netball Standing Shot

An effective and accurate shot completed by the goal shooter and goal attack.

Stage one

Stand with feet shoulder width apart on the balls of your feet.
Keep the body straight in a forward-facing position.

Stage two

Place non-shooting hand on the side of the ball and the shooting hand at the back of the ball.
Fingers are slightly open, with the ball resting in the fingers, holding the ball high above the head.
Elbows slightly flexed, lined in the direction of the post.
Flex knees and elbows, not allowing the ball to drop behind your head.
Keep trunk straight.

Stage three

Extend the ankles, knees and elbows.
Flex the wrists as the ball is released off the fingers.
Straighten your legs by extending the knees at the same time as you release the ball.
End the shot standing on tiptoes with your arms extended and fingers pointing towards the ring.

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