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The question is as aboveHow are you supposed to enter the center circle for the center pass, we were being pulled up and I dont know why
Gretchen CampbellCoach, New Zealand
ANSWERS
Eleanor DurrPlayer, England
Hi Gretchen,
According to the International Netball Federation rulebook, `the Centre in possession of the ball stands with at least one foot wholly within the centre circle.`
The rule goes on to say:
(i) When the whistle is blown to start play, the Centre in possession of the ball may step outside the centre circle but must obey the footwork rule [Rule 9.6]. If when the whistle was blown:
(a) Only one foot was wholly inside the centre circle, this foot will be considered the âlanding footâ
(b) Both feet were wholly inside the centre circle, the foot not moved first will be considered the âlanding footâ
(ii) The Centre must release the ball within 3 seconds
If a player continues to be pulled up or if you are unsure what your player is doing wrong you can also ask the umpire to clarify at quarter or half time.
Hope this helps.
