text: The Rules of Play\n\nThe Rules may be placed into two generic groups, those which infringe only a rule of play and are called minor rules. Those which infringe the rights of an opponent are called major rules.\n\nThe minor rules, such as "stepping", "breaking", "over a third", "held ball" and "offside" are all penalised with a free pass to the opposing team. The major rules, consistign mainly of intimidation, contact, obstruction and discipline are all penalised with a penalty pass or penalty pass or shot to the opposing team. On infringing a major rule, the guilty offender must stand out of play until the ball has left the thrower's hands. \n\n\nNetball positions\nPosition Name Abbreviation Opponent Areas permitted\nGoal Shooter GS Goal Keeper Attacking goal third including goal circle\nGoal Attack GA Goal Defence Attacking goal third, goal circle, and centre third\nWing Attack WA Wing Defence Attacking goal third and centre third, not goal circle\nCentre C Centre Everywhere except goal circles\nWing Defence WD Wing Attack Defensive goal third and centre third, not goal circle\nGoal Defence GD Goal Attack Defensive goal third and centre third, including goal circle\nGoal Keeper GK Goal Shooter Defensive goal third, including goal circle