Find your position.
Seven bibs. Seven jobs. Tap any one for a role profile, court map, drills, fitness tips and the England Roses who own it.
New to netball? GS and GA shoot. WA and C create. WD, GD and GK defend. Only Centre runs the full court.
All 7 positions on one court
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- GS
Goal Shoot
Calm under pressure
Convert under pressure. You're the finisher — hold space, take the ball strong, and put it through the post.
Read more - GA
Goal Attack
All-action scorer
Score and create. You drive the attack, link with the WA and finish what the GS sets up.
Read more - WA
Wing Attack
Creator-in-chief
Feed the shooters. You're the team's playmaker — sharp leads, clean hands, perfect circle-edge feeds.
Read more - C
Centre
Engine of the team
Link attack and defence. Run the floor, take the centre pass, set the tempo.
Read more - WD
Wing Defence
Reads the game
Disrupt their WA. Anticipate, intercept, and turn defence into attack.
Read more - GD
Goal Defence
Lockdown energy
Shut down the GA. Win the contest in the circle, then start the counter.
Read more - GK
Goal Keeper
Last line, first thought
Defend the post. Last line of defence — everything you do dictates the team's confidence.
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All 7 positions, side by side
A quick scan of where each bib goes, what their main job is, and who they suit.
| Bib | Where you can go | Main job | Fitness focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | Attack third + circle | Score | Vertical + holds | Tall, calm finishers |
| GA | Centre + attack third + circle | Score & create | Repeat sprints | All-action scorers |
| WA | Centre + attack third | Feed the shooters | Acceleration | Sharp playmakers |
| C | All thirds (no circles) | Run the tempo | VO2 max engine | Two-way athletes |
| WD | Centre + defence third | Disrupt the WA | Reactive agility | Smart readers |
| GD | Centre + defence third + circle | Lock down the GA | Vertical + strength | Combative defenders |
| GK | Defence third + circle | Defend the post | Reach + plyos | Tall, composed defenders |
Netball positions FAQ
The questions players, parents and new fans ask us most.
- There are seven netball positions: Goal Shooter (GS), Goal Attack (GA), Wing Attack (WA), Centre (C), Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Keeper (GK). Each one is restricted to specific zones on the court — crossing a line outside your zone is called offside.
- Most coaches say Centre is the hardest all-round position because it covers more ground than any other — the only player allowed in all three thirds. Goal Shooter faces the most scoring pressure, and Goal Keeper demands the sharpest reading of the play.
- Beginners often start at Wing Attack, Wing Defence or Goal Defence — these roles teach footwork, leads and marking without the scoring pressure of GS/GA or the constant running of Centre. The best starting position is usually the one your coach sees you taking to fastest.
- No. Only Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA) are allowed to shoot, and they must have at least one foot inside the shooting circle when the ball is released. A Goal Keeper's job is to defend the post, not score.
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