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Netball Positions Explained

Every netball position explained — GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD and GK — with permitted court areas, key skills and beginner tips.

Netball has seven positions, each restricted to its own area of the court. Explore the interactive court below, choose a position card, or read the overview of all seven positions first if you're completely new to the sport. Not sure which one fits you? Try the position finder.

Interactive netball court — select a position to open its guide Defensive third Centre third Attacking third GS GA WA C WD GD GK
Select a position to open its full guide. Hover (or focus with the keyboard) for a quick preview.

Goal Shooter

Shoots goals from inside the attacking circle and holds the circle for teammates.

Goal Attack

Shoots goals and feeds the circle, linking the centre third to the attack.

Wing Attack

Feeds the ball into the shooting circle but cannot enter it.

Centre

Covers the whole court except both goal circles and starts every centre pass.

Wing Defence

Marks the opposing Wing Attack and disrupts the ball moving into attack.

Goal Defence

Marks the opposing Goal Attack and defends the circle alongside the Goal Keeper.

Goal Keeper

Marks the opposing Goal Shooter and is the last line of defence in the circle.