Netball Quiz Questions Pdf
1. Netball was derived from early versions of which modern-day sport?
A. Handball
B. Volleyball
C. Basketball
Answer: C
2. From which country did netball originate in 1893?
A. The United States
B. England
C. Germany
Answer: B
3. How many seconds after catching the ball does a player have to pass or shoot in netball?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 10
Answer: A
4. Netball is especially popular in which group of countries?
A. The Commonwealth of Nations
B. Commonwealth of Independent States
C. European Union
Answer: A
5. How many players are on the court in each netball team?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 11
Answer: B
6. When is a point scored in netball?
A. When any player shoots the ball into the shooting circle
B. When a Wing Attack shoots the ball into the shooting circle
C. When a Goal Attack or a Goal Shooter shoots the ball into the shooting circle
Answer: C
7. Which country has won the most titles at the INF Netball World Cup?
A. Austria
B. South Africa
C. New Zealand
Answer: A
8. A centre player is offside when he or she enters which part of the court?
A. Goal third
B. Centre third
C. Goal circle
Answer: C
9. Which former Australian netball player is the most capped international player?
A. Sharelle McMahon
B. Kathryn Harby-Williams
C. Liz Ellis
Answer: C
10. Which of the following terms does NOT refer to a position in netball?
A. Goal Defence – GD
B. Centre Defence – CD
C. Wing Defence – WD
Answer: B
11. What do call a found in which a netball player moves while holding a ball?
A. Drifting
B. Stepping
C. Swinging
Answer: B
12. What is the nickname of the England national women’s netball team?
A. The Lions
B. The Roses
C. The Ladies
Answer: B
13. Why do netball players have to wear bibs?
A. To let the referee know their names
B. To identify the positions they play
C. To carry the number of the player
Answer: B
14. Which of the following is not a role of a Centre player in netball?
A. To start the game
B. To change play from defensive to attacking
C. To score a point
Answer: C
15. How long does a netball game last?
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 120 minutes
Answer: B
16. The Netball Superleague is the top level netball competition featuring teams based in 3 out of 4 countries in the United Kingdom, except …
A. Scotland
B. Wales
C. Northern Ireland
Answer: C
17. How many teams compete in the Netball Superleague?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
Answer: A
18. Which netball club won their first title in the 2021 Netball Superleague?
A. Team Bath
B. Loughborough Lightning
C. Surrey Storm
Answer: B
19. Which version of netball is featured by goals worth multiple points and shortened games?
A. Walking netball
B. Mixed netball
C. Fast 5
Answer: C
20. In Fast 5 netball, how many minutes are there in each quarter of a game?
A. 6 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
Answer: A
21. The Netball Quad Series is an international netball competition contested by the national teams of England, Australia and which two other countries?
A. South Africa and Canada
B. Canada and New Zealand
C. New Zealand and South Africa
Answer: C
22. Which of the following statements is not true about netball players?
A. Every player can score a goal
B. Each player is restricted within some areas of the court
C. A player cannot touch the opponent who is holding the ball
Answer: A
23. In which country was the word “women’s basketball” used to refer to both basketball and netball until 1970?
A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. South Africa
Answer: B
24. Which of the following is the most common type of injury in netball?
A. Knee injuries
B. Ankle injuries
C. Hip injuries
Answer: B
25. When was netball officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee?
A. 1990
B. 1995
C. 2000
Answer: B
26. Which shirt colour does a referee typically wear in netball?
A. White
B. Black
C. Red
Answer: A
27. The first World Series Netball competition was held in which city in the United Kingdom?
A. Liverpool
B. London
C. Manchester
Answer: C
28. What does a referee do to start a netball game?
A. To throw the ball
B. To blow the whistle
C. To say out loud “Start”
Answer: B
29. How many points is a goal worth in netball?
A. Always 1 point
B. 1 or 2 points, depending on the distance
C. 1, 2, or 3 points, depending on the distance
Answer: A
30. Which city will host the 2023 Netball World Cup?
A. Melbourne, Australia
B. Cape Town, South Africa
C. Glasgow, Scotland
Answer: B