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silly question but mind gone blank. GS taking back line pass- throws ball round the back of goal post to GA who has her arms out-stretched beyond the backline and takes the pass. I seem to recall that technically the ball has NOT entered the court. Am I dreaming or is this correct

Jude FrostCoach, England

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Sarah DoddCoach, England

as long as her feet are on side its fine, as she is bringing the ball back into play to catch it /shoot! the ball has to touch the floor outside the court for anything to be given!

Netball CoachCoach

Sarah is right if the shooters feet are in the court then the ball is in. The thing to watch when shooters pass around the pole to each other is for a short pass. There must be room for a player to move on court between the HANDS of the players passing the ball...

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