Netball

How it is used

Use netball for the distinct court sport; it is not another name for basketball.

Example sentences

1. The netball coach used cones to mark passing routes.

   The practice focuses on moving the ball through passes.

2. The school installed a netball post without a backboard.

   The missing backboard distinguishes this scoring equipment.

Common collocations

• netball court
• netball team

Related terms

• team sportA sport in which players play together as a team against another team, such as football, basketball, volleyball or handball.
• coachA person who trains athletes or a team, plans their practice, teaches technique and tactics and often makes decisions during competition.

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