What does GD mean in netball?

Answer 1

GD stands for Goal Defence, So that means that you are defending the ball from going in the net.

GD always marks GA who is a shooter, this means that Goal Defence will have to try her best to intercept the pass to GA. It is very important that GD intercepts this pass as if she doesn't then GA has the chance to shoot. Although you have to intercept the pass and throw to WD (wing defence) they can then carry on the pass up to your teams shooting third.

Answer 2

GD stands for Goal Defence The goal defence stands in the goal circle and defends the goals to prevet the other team getting goals.

Answer 3

It means Goal Direct.... Can go in the goal and middle thirds and in the goal circle

Answer 4

well gd is goal defence. so the goal defence stands beside the oppnents goal attack and makes sure the ball does not go on their side it goes on your side of the court

Answer 5

GD can go in the centre third and the defending third and in the opponents semi circle

Answer 6

Goal Defence