INTRODUCTION The game of netball required different equipment, coaching techniques, technical rules and regulations, and venues. In regard to equipment for instance, it requires specific ball for the game (Navin, A., 2008). This assignment attempt to develop a brief module of netball game that covers some fundamental history of the event in Malaysia, equipment involves venue and some basic training guide for a starter. In the initial part of this brief module, the writer will explain the nature of netball. What are the requirements in the event particularly? What are the suitable coaching techniques to be taught to newcomers? – are some of the questions that will be answered in this part. This module will briefly elucidate the netball event from the historical perspective. By looking from the historical perspective of the event, we will be able to understand the current dominance of the event especially in major meets such as Commonwealth Games. In this module, I will also briefly elucidate the equipment involves and suitable venue for the event. These will be elucidated and presented in this small module. The final part of this module will explain some basic training guide to netballer. A step by step guide
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INTRODUCTION
The game of netball required different equipment, coaching techniques, technical rules and
regulations, and venues. In regard to equipment for instance, it requires specific ball for the
game (Navin, A., 2008). This assignment attempt to develop a brief module of netball game
that covers some fundamental history of the event in Malaysia, equipment involves venue and
some basic training guide for a starter. In the initial part of this brief module, the writer will
explain the nature of netball. What are the requirements in the event particularly? What are
the suitable coaching techniques to be taught to newcomers? – are some of the questions that
will be answered in this part. This module will briefly elucidate the netball event from the
historical perspective. By looking from the historical perspective of the event, we will be able
to understand the current dominance of the event especially in major meets such as
Commonwealth Games. In this module, I will also briefly elucidate the equipment involves
and suitable venue for the event. These will be elucidated and presented in this small module.
The final part of this module will explain some basic training guide to netballer. A step by
step guide will be given in order to ease coaches and teachers to train their athletes. The guide
shows in this module is suitable for a newcomer for this game.
HISTORY AND BRIEF BACKGROUND IN MALAYSIA
Netball is a sport that is played among the women and men. The rapid growth and
development of this game have triggered netball as one of the favourite sports of international
arena, particularly among Commonwealth countries (Shakespeare & Caldow, 2009). Dr.
James Naismith, a Canadian, has introduced indoor sports for students of Physical Training
College, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA in 1891. He uses a ball large enough to be easily
received and sent, and cannot run with the ball. Goals that are used are made of basket parked
on higher ground as a challenge to be able to focus on skills. In addition to strength, Dr.
James Naismith set of thirteen (13) of the laws of the game. The game gained popularity
when nets were introduced and legal aspects of the facility as well as purified and Netball
created. Basketball brought to England from the United States by Dr. Toles when he visited
the College P.T. Österberg in 1895 (Shakespeare & Caldow, 2009). He introduces scored a
game where the ball into the dustbin. Madam Österberg team gained an international
reputation through Dartford College. In 1897, netball is played on a grass field in the United
Kingdom. After more sophisticated games, zone of the new game, which depicts the ring, is
divided into three areas introduced. In 1957, at a meeting held in London, an agreement on
the use of the law was made jointly by England, Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland,
South Africa, United States and Wales. International Federation was formed in a meeting
held in Ceylon in August 1960. The meeting was attended by representatives from England,
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ceylon and the West Indies. Constitutional and legal
ethics international game agreed upon during the meeting. Originally, netball was introduced
in Malaya by missionaries Christian missionaries from England to students of primary school
English in the Straits Settlements in the days of British rule. In the late 1960s, the Schools
Sports Council of Malaysia (MSSM) is established under the leadership of Chairman
Technical Mrs. Teh Gin Sooi, netball started to grow extensively. From the 1970s until the
late 1980s, the Malaysian netball was played in female students in schools, colleges,
universities and government departments and clubs. NSW Netball Association is the first
association registered with the Registrar in the early 1970s. This was followed by several
other states such as Penang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Pahang. Some state
associations affiliated with the Malaysian Netball Association (PBJM). Malaysian Netball
Association (PBJM) was established on March 21, 1978 under the patronage of HRH
Almarhumah Tengku Ampuan Pahang. Until 1990 when the State Netball Association
received application from some affiliates, making the final state is established. The PBJM has
16 affiliates comprising 13 Affiliates from 3 states and non-state Affiliates of the Royal
Malaysia Police, Army Malaysia and the National Electricity Board. In 1990, the National
Electricity Board also becomes Tenaga Nasional Berhad. PBJM is currently having 17
Affiliates that consists of all the 14 states in Malaysia and three non-state Affiliates. PBJM
has joined forces with the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) was established in 1980 by
the International Basketball Federation (IFNA) starting from 1982. When the Asian Netball
Federation was founded in 1985, Malaysia became one of the founding members. One of the
main activities is organizing the tournament PBJM ball nets at the national level. Two annual
tournament held at the national level is the National Basketball Championship Basketball
Championship and Under 21 Years. National Netball Championships (KBJK) has been held
since 1979. It is open to all affiliates. Netball Championship Under-21 started in 1984. A
championship at the national level is the field for the selection of players to international
level.
DESCRIPTION, RULES AND VENUE OF NETBALL GAME
Plate 1: The dimension of netball court
Similar to basketball, the netball is played on hard courts with loop points pointed end of the
court. The ball is also resembled to a basketball, but lighter, smaller, slightly softer in
construction and mostly white. The netball circles have smaller dimensions and lower than a
basketball circle, and also it does not have a board background. The dimension of netball
courts are divided into three that controls the movement of each individual in the team, and
two half- circle "circle scorers - (shooting circles)" at each end where the entire throws- goal
needs to be done. There are seven players on each team, appointed, designated position.
Every player must wear a "bib", as indicated in Table 1 to show the player's position. Each
player is allowed only at certain angles in the court: players out of their position are
considered "one of the - (offside)". The rating is described below:
POSITION IN NETBALL
Position Abbreviation Against Permitted area(s)
Goal Shooter
GS Goal Keeper.
Attacking goal third including goal circle
Goal Attack GA Goal Defense
Attacking goal third, goal circle, and center third
Wing Attack WA Wing defense
Attacking goal third and center third, excluding goal circle
Centre C Centre Everywhere except goal circles
Wing Defense
WD Wing Attack
Defensive goal third and centre third, excluding goal circle
Goal Defense
GD Goal Attack Defensive goal third and centre third, including goal circle
Goal Keeper GK Goal Shooter
Defensive goal third, including goal circle
Table 1: Position in netball
In terms of its playing venue, netball court is slightly larger than a basketball court, the width
of 30.5m and 15.25m. The line length is called the line side and the long line known as the
Line Goals (Goal Lines). This line is divided into three regions of equal size. The size of the
middle ring is about 90cm diameter center. Half circle diameter (radius) 4.9m on each line is
known as the Goal Circle. The width of the ring is not more than 50mm. The goal posts are
3.05m tall from the top of the loop. The rings are approximately 380mm and 150mm from the
post. The loop is made of steel 15mm diameter.
Plate 2: The features of goal post.
EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE
The most important equipment game is the ball. It is made of leather. However, rubber balls
and other materials are also often used in the making of the balls. For the seniors, the
circumference of the ball used is 690 - 710mm and weighing 400-450 grams, just like
football. Junior players use balls that are smaller and lighter.
Plate 3: The netball produced by manufacturer
Clothing player is currently experiencing a very interesting change. Traditional clothing such
as short skirts and collared white shirt is now converted into a tight shirt and shorts and multi-
coloured shirts. This clothing is very popular amongst netballers. Many teams have the same
colour clothes tracks used during warm-up. However, the clothing is sometimes subject to
cultural and religious definitions. Among Muslim women in Malaysia, for instance, they are
required to observe their aurah even during sports activities including netball.
Plate 4: The ordinary clothing for netballers
Plate 5: Muslim women team wear attire that is suitable for them
Shoes are also changing, with many manufacturers started to produce special shoes for the
game of netball. Appropriate footwear is shock absorbent, supportive soles and soft and
comfortable to wear. As netball is a game without a twist, use of safety equipment is very
limited. There are few countries that wrap the ankle of his players to avoid injury. There are
also players who wear mouth guards. In arena, the post wrapped to prevent serious injury in
the event of a collision.
BASIC TRAINING GUIDE
Indeed, basic skills are very important in sports known by the players. The purpose of skill
should also be informed. The player was informed about it since childhood - a child or since
he was at primary school level. The reason is that the skills will continue to improve over
time and adapted to the stage and condition of the sport. Coaches hence play a vital role
enhancing the skills of the player. Coaches will correct mistakes and give players advice and
guidance as needed. In netball, specific skill needs should be obtained if the player really
wanted to succeed. These skills involve aspects of body control, stamina, teamwork and ball
control. Generally, there are two types of skills in this game.
First and foremost, the basic personal skills involve movement of the feet, hands and