Netball

Ever watched netball and wondered why players cannot run with the ball, why only two players can shoot, or why the whistle seems to blow just when the action is getting interesting?

Netball: A 30 Minute Sport Guide gives you everything you need to understand one of the world's fastest and most tactical team sports - without needing to spend hours learning the rules.

Discover how netball developed from the early days of basketball into a sport played by millions, understand the seven positions and their unique restrictions, and learn how elite players use passing, movement, shooting, defending and tactical positioning to control a match.

Inside you'll discover:

• How netball began and spread around the world
• The rules explained in straightforward language
• What GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD and GK actually do
• How passing, footwork and the three-second rule shape the game
• The secrets of shooting and circle play
• How defenders create interceptions and turnovers
• The tactics and strategies used by elite teams
• Netball's greatest players and international rivalries
• The history of the Netball World Cup
• Men's and mixed netball
• How to watch a match like an expert
• Ten moments every netball fan should know
• How to start playing yourself
• A simple glossary of essential netball terminology

Whether you're a complete beginner, a parent trying to understand the game, a new player, or someone who simply wants to know what is happening on court, this book provides the perfect introduction.

No complicated explanations. No assumed knowledge. Just netball made simple.

Understand the rules. Learn the tactics. Discover the history. Enjoy the game.

Part of the 30 Minute Sports series - your shortcut to understanding the world's greatest sports.