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Nails from the player.

i know it says it must be short not sticking over the finger if your hand is turned upside down but can you play with Gel on your nails as the Gel makes the nail so that it can not scratch the opponent.

Ria PhyfferPlayer, South Africa

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Georgia LeadbetterCoach, England

Hi Ria,

Regardless of Gel on your nails I believe you will find most coaches and referees will ask for nails to be short and not seen from the underside of the finger. For both your safety and that of other players.

However this will be based on your officials discretion.

Georgia

Lee-annes NetballCoach, Australia

pretty sure all club netball associations insist on nails to be cut...no tape no exceptions.

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