According to the simple rules of netball, a maximum of seven players get allowed on court at any time. All players must remain inside their designated field areas. They cannot travel (move around) when they have the ball (in possession).

Physical contact is not allowed in netball. Contact means snatching or hitting the ball away from a player’s hands. Defending too close to the player with the ball means you must be at least 3 feet away until the ball gets released. The player in possession of the ball must release or pass it within 3 seconds.

When the referee calls the defense to the circle they must remain behind the shooter. The shooter may shoot for a goal or pass the ball. A ball out of court gets awarded to the opposing team of the player who made the last contact with the ball. The ball should get played back into court within three seconds from where it crossed the line.