What rules of Netball are different for Nova Netball?
| RULE | NETBALL | NOVA NETBALL |
| Match duration | 4 x 15 min quarters | 4 x 10 min quarters |
| Goal Post | 3.05m (10 feet) in height | 2.4m (8 feet) in height |
| Ball | Size 5 of composite leather or all leather | Size 4 of composite leather or all leather |
| Time to pass ball | Up to 3 seconds | Up to 6 seconds |
| Stepping | Strict application of footwork rules | Shuffling on the spot allowed to gain balance before throwing, without moving down the court |
| Defending | A variety of defending tactics employed | Strict ‘one on one’ defence. Undefended shot of goal |
| Obstruction | A player defending a player from the opposing team in possession of the ball must defend from a distance of 0.9m (3 feet) | A player defending a player from the opposing team in possession of the ball must defend from a distance of 1.2m (4feet) |
| Obstruction/Contact | A player who contact or obstructs player from the opposing team must stand out of play whilst the penalty pass or shot is taken | A player who contacts or obstructs will not be stood out of play. The umpire will blow whistle for the infringement but will allow the player to continue after a brief explanation |
| Substitutions | A team of up to 10 players may make unlimited interchanges at ¼, ½, and ¾ time intervals. All playing positions are rotated at the end of each quarter. Each player should experience every playing position. All players must play a minimum of 2 quarters | |
| Awards & Scoring | Scores should not be recorded. No final matches should be replayed. Each participant in the competition should be given a memento of participation |