CHANGES TO THE RULES OF NETBALL (2024)
In December 2023, World Netball launched the Rules of Netball 2024 Edition, along with free educational rules resources. The new rules came into play for all international matches from the 1st January 2024.
The rules changes focus specifically on player safety and game management along with clarification and streamlining of existing rules such as contact and advantage. The layout of the Rules has also been updated to simplify and encourage use by all of the Netball Family, not just umpires.
To view the new rules book in English, click here.
You can also download the Rules of Netball App for free via Apple or Google Play Stores.
NOTE: In January 2024, Netball NSW advised that these rules are to be adopted by the commencement of all NSW winter competitions. Netball NSW advised that rolling substitutions are to be used for NSW communitycompetitions instead of Tactical Changes (Rule 10 [1-4]).
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AND PDF SUMMARIES
To ensure that all members of the Netball Family are educated on the new rules of netball, World Netball, in collaboration with NetFit, have created educational resources, including videos and PDFs, detailing these changes.
Tactical changes
Goal after whistle
Centre pass checks
Toss up removal
Short pass
Player safety
Foul play
Game management
Advantage
Contact
Playing the ball
Throw-ins