Bringing additional excitement and jeopardy to the game, a two-goal Super Shot will be introduced for the upcoming season starting in March 2025. This new rule, which was first introduced to elite netball in Australia’s Suncorp Super Netball league in 2020, allows teams to score two-goal shots by scoring from a dedicated area within the outer edge of the shooting circle during the last five minutes of each quarter in every match. Whilst the Super Shot is in play, shooters can still also score one-goal shots from the area of the shooting circle that is closer to the net.
The introduction of the Super Shot will support the League’s ambition to create closer, more competitive matches by allowing teams the opportunity to score multiple goals quickly at the end of every quarter, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
The Super Shot will also be in play during the final three minutes of every half at the inaugural Netball Super Cup, the new one-day competition to be held at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on 8 March 2025. The Super Shot rule will apply to the NSL only, and not the NXT Gen League which sits underneath.
NSL Managing Director Claire Nelson said: “We are thrilled to announce this exciting new rule that will enhance fans’ experiences of the game. Developed in consultation with our key stakeholders and driven by our commitment to creating a product that is captivating, competitive and will attract more fans than ever before to buy tickets and tune in to watch the NSL, the introduction of the Super Shot will be a fantastic showcase of the incredible skill and athleticism of our powerful female athletes and will supercharge our game to a whole new level of excitement.
Super Shot FAQs
How many goals is a Super Shot worth?
Each Super Shot, scored from the outer edge of the shooting circle during the last five minutes of each quarter of an NSL game, will be worth two goals.
How long will the Super Shot be in play for in each quarter?
The Super Shot will be in play for the final five minutes of each quarter of every NSL game.
Can you still score one-goal shots when the Super Shot is in play?
Yes, shooters can still score one-goal shots from the area of the shooting circle that is closer to the net during the final five minutes of every quarter.
Will the Super Shot be in play at the Netball Super Cup?
Yes, the Super Shot will be introduced to the Netball Super Cup, the brand-new event that will be held in Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on 8 March 2025, giving NSL fans an early opportunity to see the Super Shot in play before the 2025 NSL season begins.
How long will the Super Shot be in play for in each game at the Netball Super Cup?
The Super Shot will be in play for the final three minutes of each half of every game in the Netball Super Cup.
Will the Super Shot be in play in the NXT Gen League, other competitions or in grassroots netball?
No, the Super Shot will only be introduced to the Netball Super League and the Netball Super Cup in 2025.
Get your Netball Super Cup tickets!
Be among the first fans to see the Super Shot in action by booking your tickets for the Netball Super Cup, the exciting new one-day competition that will be held on International Women’s Day. This new-look tournament sees all eight teams in action and gives you the chance to check out the new squads and players. It will be held at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Saturday 8 March.
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