Netball
14 Grade 8 Creative Arts & Sports questions on Netball, with worked marking schemes. 14 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markDuring a netball match at Mwangaza Junior School, the umpire stops play because a Goal Attack held the ball too long before passing. According to netball rules, what is the maximum time a player may hold the ball before passing or shooting?
A. 3 seconds
B. 5 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 2 seconds
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring a netball match, a player receives the ball and takes three steps before passing. The umpire blows the whistle. Which rule has been broken?
A. Offside rule
B. Obstruction rule
C. Footwork rule
D. Held ball rule
(1 mark)
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4 marksDescribe the footwork rule in netball and give one example of how a player can avoid breaking it.
(4 marks)
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2 marks: on landing/catching, a player may not re-ground the landing foot; they may pivot on one foot but must pass or shoot within three seconds without dragging or stepping again. 2 marks for a correct avoidance example e.g. establishing a pivot foot and turning on it, or releasing the ball before moving the grounded foot.
Question 4
1 markHow many players make up one netball team on the court during a match?
A. Nine
B. Eleven
C. Five
D. Seven
(1 mark)
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3 marksState three violations that lead to a free pass being awarded to the opposing team in netball.
(3 marks)
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1 mark each (max 3): footwork error (stepping); offside (entering a zone not allowed for one's position); playing the ball twice/replayed ball; short pass (defender too close so no space for a third player); held ball beyond three seconds; using the post as support.
Question 6
1 markThe player who takes the centre pass to start play and can move in all thirds except the shooting circles is the:
A. Wing Defence
B. Goal Keeper
C. Centre
D. Goal Shooter
(1 mark)
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6 marksDuring an inter-school games day, your Grade 8 netball team is preparing for a match. As the team captain, you must explain the rules and positions to two new players.
(a) State the maximum number of seconds a player is allowed to hold the ball before passing or shooting. (1 mark)
(b) Name the TWO positions in netball that are the only ones permitted to shoot for a goal. (2 marks)
(c) Explain the rule of "footwork" (the pivot rule) in netball. (3 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) A player may hold the ball for a maximum of three (3) seconds before passing or shooting. (b) The two positions allowed to shoot are the Goal Shooter (GS) and the Goal Attack (GA). Only these players, when standing inside the shooting circle, may attempt a goal. (c) Footwork (the pivot rule): When a player receives the ball, the foot that lands first (the landing foot) becomes the pivoting foot. The player may step or pivot on this foot in any direction but must not lift and re-ground it before passing or shooting. Dragging or lifting the landing foot and replacing it before releasing the ball is a footwork infringement, which gives the opposing team a free pass.
Question 8
1 markWhen the ball goes completely out over the sideline, play is restarted with a:
A. Throw-in from where the ball crossed the line
B. Bounce-up between two players
C. Free pass at the centre
D. Penalty shot
(1 mark)
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4 marksA junior school is introducing netball to new learners.
(a) Name two skills the learners must master.
(b) Explain why passing accurately is important in a game.
(4 marks)
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(a) 2 marks: any two e.g. passing (chest/shoulder/bounce), catching, footwork/pivoting, shooting, dodging/marking. (b) 2 marks: accurate passing keeps possession, moves the ball towards the goal quickly, avoids interceptions/turnovers, and enables teamwork.
Question 10
1 markIn netball, which two positions are the ONLY players allowed to shoot goals?
A. Goal Keeper and Goal Defence
B. Centre and Wing Attack
C. Goal Shooter and Goal Attack
D. Wing Defence and Centre
(1 mark)
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1 markDuring an inter-school netball match, the umpire blows the whistle because a player caught the ball and then ran several steps while still holding it. Which rule of netball has this player broken?
A. Footwork (travelling)
B. Offside
C. Obstruction
D. Held ball
(1 mark)
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1 markA defender stands too close, less than the required distance, from the player with the ball. This infringement is called:
A. Obstruction
B. Short pass
C. Footwork
D. Replayed ball
(1 mark)
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1 markIn a netball game, Achieng is the only player on her team allowed to score goals along with the Goal Attack. Which position does Achieng play?
A. Centre
B. Wing Attack
C. Goal Shooter
D. Goal Keeper
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1 markWhat is the minimum distance a defender must stand from an opponent with the ball before attempting to defend in netball?
A. 0.9 metres
B. 2.0 metres
C. 0.3 metres
D. 5.0 metres
(1 mark)
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