Netball Word Search
This Netball word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: NETBALL, CENTER, GOALATTACK, GOALKEEPER, WINGATTACK, WINGDEFENCE, GOALDEFENCE, HOOP, PASS, SHOOT, DEFEND, INTERCEPT.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Netball word list, defined
- NETBALL /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ · noun
- Netball is a fast-paced team sport played by seven players on each team, with the objective of scoring goals by shooting the ball into the opponent's goal ring. Related: team sport, court game, ball game.
- CENTER /ˈsɛntər/ · noun
- The middle point or part of something, equidistant from all sides or edges; also, a place or group where a particular activity or interest is concentrated. Related: middle, midpoint, core, hub.
- GOALKEEPER /ˈɡoʊlkɪpiər/ · noun
- The player on a sports team, especially soccer, whose job is to prevent the ball from entering the goal by catching or deflecting it. Related: goal tender, goal mind, keeper, net minder.
- HOOP /hʊp/ · noun, verb
- A circular ring, especially one made of wood, plastic, or metal, used in various games and sports, such as basketball and ring toss. To encircle or surround something. Related: ring, circle, band, belt.
- PASS /pæs/ · verb, noun
- To move past something or someone, or to succeed in an examination or test. A path or route, especially one that is used by people or vehicles. Related: go, succeed, surpass, move.
- SHOOT /ʃuːt/ · verb, noun
- To cause to go or move suddenly, often with a loud noise, typically by firing a gun or a projectile. A shoot is a young stem or branch of a plant. Related: fire, discharge, launch, blast.
- DEFEND /dɪˈfɛnd/ · verb
- To protect someone or something from harm or attack, or to support and justify a person, idea, or position against criticism or opposition. Related: protect, guard, shield, safeguard.
- INTERCEPT /ɪnˈtɛrˌsept/ · verb, noun
- To stop or divert (a signal, message, or object) from its intended course, or to catch or stop something in mid-air. A point at which two or more objects or signals meet or intersect. Related: catch, stop, divert, interpose.
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