netball
n. uncountablen. a team sport similar to basketball where players try to throw a ball through a high hoop. You cannot run with the ball, and players must stay in specific areas of the court.
n. a team sport played on a rectangular court where two teams of seven players attempt to score goals by throwing a ball through a high ring. Characterised by restrictions on player movement and the requirement that the ball be passed within three seconds.
She plays netball for her school team every Saturday.
Unlike basketball, netball players are assigned specific positions that limit which parts of the court they can enter.
The national netball league has seen a significant increase in viewership, reflecting a growing professional interest in women's team sports across the Commonwealth.
From net + ball.
Usually uncountable when referring to the sport itself; countable only when referring to a specific match or tournament.