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.
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∙ 15y agoNetball 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.
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∙ 11y agoNetball 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.
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∙ 15y agoIt originated in the United States as women's basketball and is now a major sport in Australia and New Zealand.
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∙ 12y agoNetball was invented by James Naismith, in 1891, as a variation of Basketball, in Massachusetts, USA.
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probably football because netball is a non contact sport
no its a sport
it's a stuid a-- sport
Netball is not seen as a real sport because it is based on another sport, its brother basketball. Netball originated from basketball not that long a time ago, which is another reason why people don't regard netball as a sport. However, that way of thinking may change very soon when netball becomes more popular. Also, netball is a sport played only by girls which restricts the popularity. If netball was played by boys than it may become part of the Olympics.
nope netball is not classified an Olympic sport
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Basketball and Netball are usually played as an indoor sport, however yes they can also be played outside.
It is not the most popular sport. Tennis, basketball and soccer are actually more famous than netball. However, netball is a very popular sport for younger women ages 7-16
Netball is a sport which consists of high levels of agility, endurance and speed, and moderate levels of strength and flexibility. Netball training incorporates mainly running and agility.