Netball Positions

There are seven players on a netball team. The netball positions are as follows:

  • Goal Shooter (GS) - can occupy the attacking goal third only. This netball position can score goals
  • Goal Attack (GA) - can occupy the centre third and the attacking goal third. This netbal position can score goals
  • Wing Attack (WA) - can occupy the centre third and the attacking goal third but is NOT allowed inside the goal circle
  • Centre (C) - this netball position can occupy all all three thirds of the court but NOT the goal circles
  • Wing Defence (WD) - can occupy the centre third and the defending goal third but is NOT allowed inside the goal circle
  • Goal Defence (GD) - can occupy the centre third and the defending goal third
  • Goal Keeper (GK) - can occupy the defending goal third only
In addition to the players, there are also two umpires, one on each side of the court. The umpires may also have an assistant to help them keep time or score.