This page draws together netball-related information for all of
Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will
help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to
Special Olympics. Games are played on a rectangular court with
raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals
by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its
goal ring. Players are assigned specific positions, which define
their roles within the team and restrict their movement to
certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with
the ball can hold onto it for only three seconds before shooting
for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the
one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes
long. The Netball Coaching Guide Special Olympics coaching
guides are the key source of coaching information for our
volunteer coaches worldwide. The guides are written by experts
in the sport who understand that people with intellectual
disabilities need extra time and a