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JOIN NOWAttacking backline pass off the post?
HiCan a shooter rebound the ball( from a backline throw in) off the post and jump onto court, catch the ball from the post rebound and then shoot? It seems crazy to me but I have been told that this is now allowed?
Sue KerseyCoach, England
ANSWERS
Janet Coach, Australia
YES as long as they are already on court before they catch the ball I.e. can't jump from out of court, catch ball in the air then land on court. Allowed under Rule 13.1(ii) - A player may gain or regain control of the ball after rebounding from the goalpost. It doesn't seem quite in the spirit of the game to me but it is legal.
Sue KerseyCoach, England
Thank you Janet. What would the call be from the umpire if they did catch the ball off the post before grounding, would it be repossesion?
Netball CoachCoach
I think the call would be "out of court" and the other team would then have a throw in. The shooter was still technically off the court when they caught the ball as they hadn't landed inside the court yet.
Sue KerseyCoach, England
That makes perfect sense, thank you so much!
Janet Coach, Australia
Correct Liz. A throw in should be awarded to the opposition.
