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What is Obstruction in Netball?

Defending with arms up closer than 0.9 metres (3 feet) from the opponent with the ball, measured from the nearer foot. Penalised with a penalty pass; from the legal distance, defenders may jump and stretch fully.

Example: The GD's lean over the shooter was called as obstruction, penalty shot.

Related terms

Goal Shooter (GS)Goal Attack (GA)Wing Attack (WA)Centre (C)Wing Defence (WD)Goal Defence (GD)Goal Keeper (GK)Footwork rule
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