Walking Netball follows the standard netball rules with a few modifications to reduce risk of injury and speed of the game These modified rules are highlighted below.
NO RUNNING OR JUMPING
Players must always have one foot placed on the ground throughout the game.
DEFENDING DISTANCE
A player must be at least 3 feet away from the opposition player when defending. Alternative: player must be 4 feet away from the opposition player.
1–2 STEPS
Each player can take 1-2 steps from when they gain possession until they pass or shoot the ball
SUBSTITUTIONS
Rolling substitutions can be made throughout play.
TIME WITH POSSESSION
A player can keep possession of the ball for up to 4 seconds before they must pass or shoot
CENTRE PASS
The centre pass will be taken as per the usual netball rules alternating between the centre of each team.
Alternative: The centre pass to be taken by the team that didn’t score the last goal.