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From the Whistle of our Umpires Convenor
 

Players and umpires are entitled to participate in their sport, in a harassment-free environment. Nelson Bay Netball Association has a zero tolerance policy regarding the harassment and bullying of players and umpires.

Harassment and/or bullying can include criticism of umpiring skills from spectators and players in the
game that the umpire is controlling.

There are yellow cards that umpires can give to spectators who harass or bully them during the course of a game, and a written complaint should be given to officials in the clubroom.

 


Dispute with
an umpire

 


The netball rule book states: 
 Rule 19.3
The umpire may penalise a disputing player with whatever action is considered appropriate under the Rules of the game, this may include advancing the penalty.
 

Playing the ball
The netball rule book states: 
 Rule 13.2
(iii) A player may not attempt to gain possession of the ball while throw the ball while lying, sitting or kneeling on the ground
(iv) A player may not throw the ball while lying, sitting or kneeling on the ground
Infringement:   The umpire could call “throwing the ball while on the ground”
Penalty:            Free pass to the other team
 

Toss Up

 


A toss up is conducted in the goal circle, and the GS wins the toss up. Is the GS allowed to shoot for goal, or must she pass the ball?

 The netball rule book states: 
Rule 18.5.7 -  If the ball is won at a toss up in the goal circle, the Goal Shooter or Goal Attack may either shoot for goal or pass the ball.

If the toss up is given in the goal circle and the opposing player “breaks” before the umpire has blown the whistle, the umpire should call “advantage breaking”  which then allows the person who won the toss up to either shoot for goal or pass the ball. If the umpire blows the whistle for “ breaking”, then the free pass must be awarded.
 

Deliberate
delaying of play


Penalty for rule 19.2
Free pass where the infringer was standing unless the non offending team is placed at a disadvantage.
Where the delay involves the incorrect setting or taking of the penalty, despite clear direction and indication by the umpire, the infringer shall be penalised as a disputing player.
 

Scoring a goal


The GD or GK is defending a shot for goal, and the ball is deflected from the GD or GK hand.
Is the goal scored?   The answer is Yes, the goal is scored.
 The netball rule book states: 
 Rule 15.1
(ii) If a defending player deflects a shot for goal and the ball then passes over and completely through the ring, the goal is scored
 
 


If the GD or GK throws the ball through the goal ring by mistake, would this be counted as a goal to the attacking team?  The answer is No. The netball rule book states: 
 Rule 15.1:
A goal is scored when the ball is thrown or batted over and completely through the ring by Goal Shooter or Goal Attack from any point within the Goal Circle including the lines bounding the Goal Circle.
 
 
If a player catches the ball with one foot outside the goal circle and the other foot
inside the goal circle, then applies the footwork rule to pivot and bring the foot
that is outside the goal to be within the goal circle, that person cannot shoot for
goal. When landing, pivoting or using the footwork rule, both feet must be within the
goal circle to attempt a shot a goal.
 The netball rule book states: 
Rule 15.2    In taking a shot for goal, a player shall:-
(1) have no contact with the ground outside the goal circle either during the catching of the ball or whilst holding it. It is not  contact with the ground to lean on the ball, but if this happens behind the goal line, the ball is considered to be out of court (refer rule 10 of the rule book).
Penalty : Free pass to the opposing team in the goal circle where the infringement occurred.
 


Setting the penalty

 


It is the responsibility of the umpire to set the penalty at the point where the infringement occurred, unless it disadvantages the non-offending team.
If a player obstructs another player, and the player is penalised, the umpire must state verbally and indicate with hand signals where the penalty is to be taken. For example, the umpire may need to tell the player to “step half a metre forward” or “”step half a metre to the side”.
 The netball rule book states: 
Rule 18.1.2
In taking the penalty, the player must:
(i)   Take up the position clearly directed and indicated by the umpire before playing the ball
 


THROW IN


Some players, when taking the throw in, throw the ball directly at the goal post and regain possession without the ball having been touched by another player. This is within the rules.
 The netball rule book states: 
Rule 13.1 A player may: 
(ii)  gain or regain control of the ball if it rebounds from the goal post.
 


OBSTRUCTION


Sometimes a Goal Defence or Goal Keeper will stand in front of, and closer than 0.09m or 3 feet of the person shooting for goal. They usually have their back to the person shooting for goal. This is within the rules.
 The netball rule book states: 
 Rule 16.3 - A player MAY be within .09m or 3 feet of an opponent in possession of the ball providing NO effort is made to intercept or defend the ball AND there is NO interference with that opponent's throwing or shooting action.
 

Please feel free to ask for further clarification of any rule.

 

Tip 1

Either umpire can blow the whistle to signal the end of a quarter, or the end of the game. When games are centrally timed (everyone starts and finishes at the same time), the umpire must still blow the whistle to signal the end of the game, even though the siren has sounded.

Tip 2

Before allowing the game to start, check the condition of the ball to be used.
The ball must be inflated so that it has a high bounce and is hard when pressed.

Tip 3

If two opposing players "break" at the centre pass, and neither has contact with the ball, play continues. A toss up is not required, however the call "advantage, both breaking" can alert all players that the umpire is aware of the break.

Tip 4

No jewellery is allowed to be worn, except a wedding ring. A wedding ring, if worn, must be suitably taped
A Nelson Bay Netball Association rule allows ear-rings to be taped, and correct netball gloves to be worn if players do not wish to cut their fingernails.

Players must bring their own tape

 

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