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• In a jump stop, the player lands on both feet at the same time and may choose either foot as the pivot foot.
• In a stride stop, the player lands on one foot then the other, and the first landing foot becomes the pivot foot.
• A legal pivot keeps the pivot foot in contact with the floor while the player rotates on the ball of that foot.
• Lifting and replanting the pivot foot before releasing the ball is a footwork violation in netball.
• Dragging or sliding the pivot foot along the floor is a footwork infringement.
• The legal defending distance against a player in possession is 3 feet (0.9 m).
• Obstruction occurs when a defender encroaches within 3 feet of a player with the ball and interferes with play using arms or body.
• Contact is penalised when a player hits, pushes, or makes illegal physical contact while contesting the ball.
• In player-to-player (man-to-man) marking, the defender tracks their direct opponent, stays goal-side, and adopts a side-on stance to see both player and ball.
• Only the Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA) may score, and a goal is valid only when the shot is released from within the shooting circle.
• The Centre (C) may enter all thirds but not either shooting circle and takes the centre pass when it is their team's turn; centre passes alternate between teams after each goal.
• The Wing Attack (WA) may enter the centre and attacking thirds but not the shooting circle.
• The Goal Attack (GA) may enter the centre and attacking thirds and may enter the shooting circle to shoot.
• The Goal Shooter (GS) is restricted to the attacking third and the shooting circle.
• The Wing Defence (WD) may enter the centre and defensive thirds but not the shooting circle.
• The Goal Defence (GD) may enter the centre and defensive thirds and may enter the shooting circle to defend.
• The Goal Keeper (GK) is restricted to the defensive third and the shooting circle.
• Effective shooting technique uses a balanced stance, dominant hand behind and under the ball with the support hand on the side, upward arm extension, a wrist flick to create backspin, and a controlled follow-through with fingers pointing to the ring.
• To get free, attackers use dodges, changes of pace, and sharp changes of direction to create separation just before the pass is released.
• A clear target for receiving presents hands early with fingers spread, eyes on the ball, and a legal landing ready to pivot or pass.

• Perform a jump stop, landing on both feet simultaneously, select a pivot foot immediately, and pivot on the ball of that foot without dragging or replanting.
• Execute a stride stop by landing on one foot then the other, keeping the first landing foot grounded as the pivot while rotating smoothly under control.
• Maintain balance on reception by landing softly with flexed knees, upright posture, and immediate readiness to pass, pivot, or shoot.
• Mark a direct opponent player-to-player, staying goal-side in a side-on stance and maintaining at least a 3-foot distance when they have the ball.
• Apply pressure without fouling by keeping arms up, mirroring changes of direction with quick steps, and contesting the ball without making contact or obstructing.
• Time interceptions by reading the passer’s cues, accelerating through the line of the pass, and taking the ball cleanly with two hands.
• Shoot using correct technique: set a balanced stance, align elbows to the post, extend through the shot, flick the wrist for backspin, and hold the follow-through while aiming at the back of the ring.
• Get free to receive by using a convincing dodge or change of pace, breaking into clear space just before the pass, presenting target hands, and catching on the move with a legal landing.
• Communicate to team-mates by signalling with eye contact and target hands and by calling for the ball while staying within permitted court areas.
• Explain verbally the difference between a jump stop and a stride stop and identify common footwork infringements (stepping, dragging, replanting) when observing play.