YEAR 3 & 4 FUTUREFERNS NETBALL FORMAT
Playing Format - Year 3 & 4
Game format - 6v6
Game Day format - 4 x 8minute quarters
Goal height - 2.6 metres
Ball size- Size 4 ball
Umpire - Junior Whistler's Umpire
Use of whistle:
Rules of play:
Time with the ball - Ball can be held for up to 5 seconds
Footwork - The player must not reground the first grounded foot
Defending player - Must retreat 1 metre
Substitutions - Both teams have the right to make rolling substitutions and/or team changes, at any stage of the game, with the players meeting at the side line and high fiving. There is no limit to the number of substitutions which can be made by a team.
Rotations - Players to rotate to ensure equal opportunities in all positions
Court size - Full court
Start of play - The Centres from the two teams use Paper, Scissors, Rock game to determine who will start with the ball, at the beginning of every quarter. Play starts from the centre circle on the whistle. After a goal is scored, play restarts with the non-scoring team having the centre pass.
Player participation time - Minimum of half a game
Competition set-up
- Competition with focus on all-round development of all players and equal opportunities to play in all positions
- Scores are taken
- No competition ranking or results tables
Weekly participation
- Training time should not exceed competition time
- Approximately 45-60 minutes per session
- One-two sessions (including game) per week
Please note: No Jewellery or Watches can be worn during your game.
Here is the link for the format of the 6 a-side for your information:
https://www.futureferns.co.nz/futureferns/coaching-resources/year-5-6.html
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