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Netball is a fast, skilful team game based on running, jumping, throwing and catching. The game of netball was known as "Women's Basketball" in Australia until as recently as 1970. Women liked the game despite several restrictions including uniforms making skills difficult to execute. So the ladies decided to adapt the game to suit their circumstances. Today the game is the most popular women's sport in Australia with an estimated 1 million players nation wide. Although traditionally identified as a sport for women, there is no reason why it cannot be played with mixed teams, and increasingly more boys and men are becoming involved. At an International level Australia is well respected by over 40 affiliated countries, having won eight of the ten World Championships held since 1963 and are currently number one in World ranking's. Whilst studying the spor