Player to acknowledge the umpire but if in correct area to take the penalty, let it go. Remember different standards in the divisions. Umpire could verbalise ‘yes, that’s okay’.

Foot up to the line, now allows about 6” away from it. Obstruction judged from landing foot. (Footwork rule still applies).

The controlling umpire does not have to wait for all players to be onside before blowing whistle for centre pass. As soon as the centre has one foot in the circle, blow!

If no one goes to get the ball, the umpire can allow a player to go offside to collect it for play to continue. No advantage is gained, allowing the player to get the ball speeds up the game. Show empathy to the player!

The player needs to have controlled the ball then caught it, and dropped it to be ‘replayed’. A brush on part of the body then caught is not ‘replaying’.

An on-court player must call time, the umpire blows to stop the game, 30 seconds starts now. The player must come off and a substitute can come on, or place can be left vacant until a goal is scored and the player can come back on. During the stoppage both teams can change positions but must be within 30 seconds. If there is no ‘primary carer’ present, It is the umpire’s decision if injury too serious to remove injured player. Blood injury – in extreme circumstances umpires may hold time for blood; if an on-court player has not requested this. Player concerned ‘must’ leave the court within 30 secs. Umpires can extend time if needed.

Jumping up and down, waving hands – not allowed, call it ‘Obstruction’ not ‘Intimidation’ and give ‘Penalty Pass’. If called ‘Intimidation’ a ‘Caution’ must be given.

Need consistency. If there is a case for a stud that can’t be removed it may be taped and covered with a headband. (So long as your league allows this, as it’s not an INF Rule.)

Netball is no longer a non-contact sport.