On 12 December (NZT), World Netball released several changes to its rules which come into effect on 1 January 2024.

These changes have been made following a comprehensive consultation process. Periodically the World Netball Rules Advisory Panel (RAP) reviews the rules of netball to maintain the spectacle of the game, continuing the sport’s evolution and positive outcomes for all involved.

World Netball will be developing educational resources including an updated rules app available for all to access at https://netball.sport/game/the-rules-of-netball

Netball New Zealand will work closely with those in both the high performance and community space within all Centres around New Zealand to ensure the changes are understood and applied from the start of 2024 season.

Once Netball Wellington Centre has been trained up, we shall let you know workshop dates and opportunities to refresh your knowledge based around these new rules.  These will be sent to clubs and schools direct via email as well as promoted via our usual channels of our Netball Wellington Centre website and Facebook.

For those curious to get a head start, follow this link to view handy videos explaining each new rule:
Each rule comes with a PDF explanation & accompanying video.

Or check out our New Rules & Umpire Hand Signals summary outlining all rules in onee easy reference spot.

• Tactical Changes 
• Goal After Whistle 
• Centre Pass Checks 
• Toss Up Removal 
• Short Pass
• Player Safety 
• Foul Play
• Game Management 
• Advantage 
• Contact 
• Playing the Ball
• Throw-in

Tactical Changes

Goal After Whistle

Centre Pass Checks

Toss Up Removal

Short Pass

Player Safety

Foul Play

Game Management

Advantage

Contact

Playing the Ball

Throw In

Article added: Friday 22 December 2023