The rule book
Twenty-one rules. Each one with its own nuances.
The 2024 World Netball rules, each with the practical interpretations to help support umpiring difficult scenarios. The 2024 rule book remains the current edition in 2026.
01
Technical specifications
02
Time
03
Team
04
Match officials
05
Technical and event officials
06
Sanctions and actions
07
Advantage
08
Centre pass
09
Scoring a goal
10
Stoppages
11
Playing the ball
12
Passing distances
13
Footwork
14
Offside
15
Out of court
16
Obstruction
17
Contact
18
Game management
19
Foul play
20
Simultaneous & mutual infringements
21
Variations for other levels
Official source
World Netball Rules 2024 PDF
The official rule book in PDF form. Best read alongside the interpretations here.
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