EASY-MODERATE QUIZ

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Test your knowledge on the game rules and some netball trivia!
 

Question 1:
When the ball bounces off the goal post (not the ring) it is called out.

a) True
b) False

Question 2:
Which line is the goal post on?

a) Base line
b) Transverse line
c) Side line
d) None of these

Question 3:
If you bounce the ball by accident, or reach out, hit it and it hits the ground and you catch it again, it is overlooked and not called replay.

a) True
b) False

Question 4:
Who won in the 1998 commonwealth Games?

a) New Zealand
b) United States
c) Australia
d) England

Question 5:
Was netball and Olympic sport at Sydney 2000?

a) Yes
b) No

Question 6:
If you are defending a player within 3 feet, you will be pulled up for ___?

a) Obstruction
b) Stepping
c) Contact
d) Offside

Question 7:
You are allowed to bounce the ball in netball.

a) True
b) False

Question 8:
How many points is a goal worth in netball?

a) 6
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3

Question 9:
A whole netball game, at senior level, lasts for how many minutes in playing time?

a) 35
b) 60
c) 50
d) 45

Question 10:
The person who plays centre can go anywhere on the court.

a) True
b) False

Question 11:
If I am a ‘goal shooter’, which is the only third I am allowed to be in?

a) The other teams goal third
b) My teams goal third
c) The centre third
d) Anywhere

Question 12:
How many umpires are there in one game at senior level?

a) 2
b) 3
c) 1
d) 4

Question 13:
Netball is a summer sport?

a) Yes
b) No

Question 14:
You may not pick your landing foot off the ground while holding the ball?

a) True
b) False

Question 15:
How many times can a team call time during a match?

a) 3
b) Unlimited
c) 10
d) 5

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Question 1:
When the ball bounces off the goal post (not the ring) it is called out.

The correct answer is b-False

Question 2:
Which line is the goal post on?

The correct answer is a-Base line

Question 3:
If you bounce the ball by accident, or reach out, hit it and it hits the ground and you catch it again, it is overlooked and not called replay.

The correct answer is a-True
It is only pulled up if there is evidence that the player bounced the ball intentionally.

Question 4:
Who won in the 1998 commonwealth Games?

The correct answer is c-Australia
Australia defeated New Zealand 42-39.

Question 5:
Was netball and Olympic sport at Sydney 2000?

The correct answer is b-No

Question 6:
If you are defending a player within 3 feet, you will be pulled up for ___?

The correct answer is a-Obstruction
If you defend somebody and you are within 3 feet (one metre) away from them, the umpire will blow the whistle and you will be out of play.

Question 7:
You are allowed to bounce the ball in netball.

The correct answer is a-True
You are allowed to bounce the ball once if you need to, but if it is bounced more than once, you will be pulled up for playing your own ball.

Question 8:
How many points is a goal worth in netball?

The correct answer is b-1
In comparison to basketball, where each goal is worth 2 points.

Question 9:
A whole netball game, at senior level, lasts for how many minutes in playing time?

The correct answer is b-60
Each quarter in netball lasts for 15 minutes.

Question 10:
The person who plays centre can go anywhere on the court.

The correct answer is b-False
The "Centre" can go anywhere except the goal circles at either end. The Centre is the only person who can go into all thirds.

Question 11:
If I am a ‘goal shooter’, which is the only third I am allowed to be in?

The correct answer is b-My teams goal third

Question 12:
How many umpires are there in one game at senior level?

The correct answer is a-Two
One for each side of the court.

Question 13:
Netball is a summer sport?

The correct answer is b-False
It is much too hot to play netball in summer, so it is played in winter. It is a winter sport.

Question 14:
You may not pick your landing foot off the ground while holding the ball?

The correct answer is b-False
You may land, pivot etc. then you may put your other foot on the ground, lift your landing foot up, but you may not place your landing foot back on the ground. You also cannot hop/move around on your other foot, you must balance until you let go of the ball. You may not drag or slide either.

Question 15:
How many times can a team call time during a match?

The correct answer is b-Unlimited
Time is only called for an injury, but while one team is fussing over a hurt player, the other team may briefly discuss tactics if they like.

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