How many players are there in a netball team on court?

Correct answer: 7. A netball team has seven players on court.

Background: Netball developed from early women’s basketball in the late 1800s. Each of its seven players has a fixed position and may move only in certain zones.

• 5: Five is the number of players per side in basketball.
• 6: Six is the number of players per side in volleyball.
• 9: Nine is the number of players per side in baseball.

Did you know? The seven positions are GS, GA, WA, C, WD, GD, and GK.

Memory trick: Count the position letters: GS-GA-WA-C-WD-GD-GK = 7.