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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.
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.
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.
It originated in the United States as women's basketball and is now a major sport in Australia and New Zealand.
Netball was invented by James Naismith, in 1891, as a variation of Basketball, in Massachusetts, USA.
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What is a more dangerous sport netball or football?
probably football because netball is a non contact sport
Was netball an accident?
no its a sport
Why is netball not on the sport news?
it's a stuid a-- sport
Is netball in the London games 2012?
nope netball is not classified an Olympic sport
Is Netball a competitive 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.
What is the best girl sport?
netball
In what sport do you have a goal attack?
netball....?
Is netball a sport in England?
yes
What sport is opposite to football?
netball
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 netball the most famous sport for women?
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
What type of sport is netball?
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.
