Netball is played in thirds, Basketball in half's.
Netball is non-contact, while basketball is contact.
Netball nets are similar to basketball nets but have no backboard are taller and smaller in diameter.
Netball has seven players, basketball has five.
Netball players have bibs and specific positions, basketball does not.
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What is the difference between netball and handball?
In handball you have goals and in netball you have a net(like in basketball). Balls are different. Netball is mostly(only) played by females.
Differences between netball and basketball?
Netball is a women's sport while basketball is a sport for men. Well whoever answered this question is obviously sexist. I am a woman and have played both netball and basketball. They are 2 entirely different sports.
Where Did Netball Get Its Name?
Netball was originally made from the game basketball and was named "netball" so that ladies could play a different style of basketball.
What is the differences between basketball and netball?
The difference between basketball and netball is that in basketball you can take more than 2 steps and dribble up the court, but in netball the most amount of steps you can take is 2 and you are put in certain positions. Another difference is that netball is played in thirds and basketball in halves.
Was basketball or netball first?
basketball. netball originated from basketball
When did basketball become netball?
It didn't. Basketball has always been basketball, netball has always been netball. Netball developed from basketball in the 1890s.
What is the different betwen netball and basketball?
In netball you cannot bouncethe ball whereas you can in basketball and in netball only certain players are allowed in specific thirds prior to which position they play, but in basketball the whole team is allowed anywhere.
How is basketball similar to netball?
Both basketball and netball are played on the same court
What is the difference between a netball hoop and a basketball hoop?
Basketball has a backboard for the ball to bounce off. Netball hoops just have a hoop no backboard. You have to be very acurate. Also in netball the diameter of the rings is 3 inches smaller.
What sport is more popular basketball or netball?
Netball
How did Netball originate?
Netball actually originated from basketball
Is netball harder than basketball?
netball is harder
What came first netball or basketball?
basketball
What ryams with basketball?
netball
Is netball better then basketball?
no
What year netball being?
Netball was invented in 1892 but was called Women's Basketball not Netball.
What kind of sports are similar?
It might be between netball and basketball, or rugby and American football
What does a backboard in netball mean?
There is no backboard in netball, however there is one in basketball
What sport did netball originate from?
basketball
Why was netball made?
Netball was created as a version of basketball for women. In 1892 Senda Berenson changed the rules of basketball to create netball. Netball became it's own sport in 1899 with specially designed nets.
What is koufball?
Opinion 1) Koufball is a sport between basketball and netball and is fun!Opinion 2) Koufball is a sport between basketball and netball and it is really fun!Opinion 3)Koufball is a sport between basketball and netball and is real fun! ( I play Koufball)HINT: If you don't play Koufball why don't you give it a try? ITS REALLY FUN!!!!! You never know, you could be a PRO! If you do give it a try, GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!
Is basketball better than netball?
Basketball is way, way better!
Is Basketball and Netball a outdoor sport?
Basketball and Netball are usually played as an indoor sport, however yes they can also be played outside.
Is a netball heavy?
No it is lighter than a basketball.
Why is knowing a variety of shots in netball a strength?
netball isn't basketball, there are no variety of shots, its just one shot although different techniques are used by different players but there are no names like a slam dunk...
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