The rules of netball are pretty straightforward, and fall into two basic categories: minor (or "technical") rules and major rules. If a player breaks a minor rule the opposition is awarded a free pass ...

In netball you cannot run or dribble with the ... unless catching, deflecting, intercepting a pass, fake pass or rebound - or to momentarily signal for a pass or an intended direction of movement.

A competitive netball match is played on a large rectangular court and can be played both indoors and outside. An official court is measured at 30.5 m (100 ft) long and 15.25 m (50 ft) wide.