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Positions in Netball

What are all the positions in netball and where can they go and what do they do? What is the best position when doing your first netball match?

Eleabubble MOther, England

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Steven PortplanOther, England

Goal Keeper
- Defensive third
Goal Defence
- Defensive, Middle thirds
Wing Defence
- Defensive, Middle thirds
Centre
- All thirds
Wing Attack
- Middle, Attacking thirds
Goal Attack
- Middle, Attacking thirds
Goal Shooter
- Attacking third

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