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.
- The seven netball positions are Goal Shooter (GS), Goal Attack (GA), Wing Attack (WA), Centre (C), Wing Defence (WD), Goal Defence (GD) and Goal Keeper (GK). Each one can only move in specific zones on the court.
- Centre (C) covers the most ground — they're the only player allowed in all three thirds (but neither shooting circle) and are involved in nearly every phase of play.
- A GS can move anywhere in the attacking goal third, including outside the shooting circle. They just can't enter the centre third or defence third.
- It depends on your strengths. Centre is the most physically demanding, GS faces the most shot-clock pressure, and GK requires the sharpest reading of the play. Most coaches say Centre is the toughest all-round role.
- Tall players are usually best suited to the shooting and defending circle roles — GS, GK and GD — where reach helps with shooting over a defender or contesting shots.
- WA, C and WD reward speed, agility and quick decision-making over height. Many of England's best Centres and Wings are mid-height players with elite acceleration.
- Only Goal Shooter (GS) and Goal Attack (GA) are allowed to score. Both must have at least one foot inside the shooting circle when they release the ball.
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