Where did the sport netball originate?

Answer 1

Netball was invented because Basketball was a man's sports and woemn couldn't play because they became 'sweaty'. So they invented netball to combat this. Women didn't move with the ball therefore not running around and not becoming sweaty. They didn't imagine that it would take off quite so much and become one of the worlds most recognised sports.

Answer 2

Netball originated in America. Formally known as 'women's basketball', netball quickly turned into a popular sport for women of all ages all over the world. Netball started off in 1895 and has progressed as a great non-contact sport and is now played by over 20 million people in 70 different countries.

Answer 3

Netball can be traced back as far as, or even farther than, basketball. After basketball was invented in the 1890's, women began to want a similar sport to play. After many modifications to the rules of basketball, netball was born at a physical training college in England.

Answer 4

In England in 1890s where it spread to other countries

Answer 5

It originated in the United States as women's basketball and is now a major sport in Australia and New Zealand.

Answer 6

Netball was invented by James Naismith, in 1891, as a variation of Basketball, in Massachusetts, USA.

Answer 7

Jamaica also its known in England

Answer 8

on earth