Overview Walking Netball Rules
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.
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NO RUNNING OR JUMPING
Players must always have one foot placed on the ground throughout the game.
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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.
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1–2 STEPS
Each player can take 1-2 steps from when they gain possession until they pass or shoot the ball
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SUBSTITUTIONS
Rolling substitutions can be made throughout play.
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TIME WITH POSSESSION
A player can keep possession of the ball for up to 4 seconds before they must pass or shoot.
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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.
Choose your type of Walking Netball
Social Casual sessions
A social competition involves players turning up on the day with no regular fixtures or ladders. Come along by yourself or bring a friend – there is no need to arrange a team as this will be organised on the day.
Come & play the game you love at a walking pace.
Traditional game
A traditional competition includes a regular fixture, ladders and season with set teams. Create and enter your own team, to play in this traditional format with a social twist and modified rules.
Grab your friends and join our social mixed Walking Netball Competition.