Responsibilities in Netball

Coach

​WORKING knowledge of the rules

Instruction of the skills of the game so that there is an integral compliance with the rules

​A philosophical acceptance that the "spirit of the game" rule is of importance

A respect for the rights of the opposition coach and players

To teach fair contest as part of skill acquisition and exposition

To teak that players have behavioural responsibilities toward their opponents and umpires

to provide a safe and supportive structure around the team so that the effect of external pressures on players may be minimised as much as is possible in a volatile and competitive environment

Player

WORKING knowledge of the rules, Including player responsibilities in:

- taking a throw-in​

- taking a toss up

- knowing where the penalties are taken for breaking, offside, over a third and thrown in

- the setting and taking of penalties

working with umpires during the game

the discipline rule from a preventative perspective

the spirit of the game expectations

RIGHST of the opponents, both individual and team

CORRECT clothing and footwear

INGURY time, treatment and action needed in partnership with the time allowance of up to 2 minutes

Umpire

a COMPREHENSIVE knowledge of the rules and match protocols supported by an ability to analyse interpretations not only within the rules but more significantly between rules

a COMPREHENSIVE knowledge of all match protocols (eg. working with a colleague, conduct of pre-match responsibilities, conduct of all decisions and accompanying penalties)

Conduct of injury time

Establishing a rapport with players so that equity and security for ALL is paramount

Establishing an on court TONE which encourages maximum endeavour with the ruls nad penalises other alternatives

Acquires a knowledge of game skills and their development along with an understanding of the nature of contest, plyer volatility and match pressures.

Work to earh the respect of the players each time you officiate