Netball Guide - Warrandyte Netball Club

Whether you’re a parent watching from the sideline for the first time, a player picking up a netball for the first time, or just curious about the sport, this guide has you covered.

Netball is a fast, skilful team sport played on a court by two teams of seven. Each player has a specific position with defined areas of the court they can move in. Goals are scored by shooting through a ring from inside the goal circle. Games are played in four quarters, and the sport is built around passing, movement, and teamwork.

Positions & Rules

Netball Positions Explained

All seven positions: where they can go on court, what they do, and which one might suit you.

Rolling Substitutions in Netball

How rolling subs work, when they’re used, and what the rules are at junior and senior level.

Netball Rules

The key rules explained without the jargon: stepping, contact, offside, obstruction, and more.

Netball Umpiring

What umpires do, the hand signals to watch for, and how to get started on the umpiring pathway.

Playing & Preparing

What Age Can You Start Netball?

Children can start from age 5 through Woolworths NetSetGO. Here’s what to expect at every age and stage.

Girls Sport in Warrandyte

Comparing sport options for girls in the Warrandyte area and what netball offers that other sports don’t.

What to Wear to Netball

Shoes, uniforms, jewellery rules, and what to bring to your first training session or game.

What to Expect on Game Day

A step-by-step rundown of what happens on a Saturday, from arrival and warm-up through to the final whistle.

How to Improve at Netball

Practical tips for getting better at netball, from making the most of training to clinics, holiday programs, and development pathways.

Netball Training Drills

Passing, footwork, shooting, defending, and warm-up drills for solo practice, pairs, and small groups.

The Complete Netball Guide