High 5 Netball
NETBALL FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
High 5 Netball is the official five-a-side game from England Netball. The game is designed for girls and boys in years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11). High 5 provides the link between first step netball and the full 7 a side rules.The rules have been modified to allow players greater freedom around the court and to give them more time in which to make their decisions and to act upon them. The game encourages maximum participation from those involved and introduces the roles of scorers, timekeepers and centre pass markers.
The game:
- squads consist of 7, 8, 9 players
- 5 players on court per squad with the other squad members filling the roles of scorers, timekeepers and centre pass markers.
- Positions GS,GA,C,GD,GK (no wings in High 5)
- Players follow a rotation pattern at each interval
- The match consists of 4 x 6 minutes with 2 minutes rest at each quarter to rehydrate and rotate positions.
- Players use a size 4 ball
- Players have 4 seconds to pass or shoot
- The post height is 9ft.
At the start of play the GS, GA, GD and GK may be anywhere in the goal third. The opposing Centre shall be in the centre third and free to move.
When the umpire blows the whistle, the Centre must pass the ball within 4 seconds and obey the Footwork rule. The ball must be caught or touched in the centre third.
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