Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Because only two players per team (GS and GA) can score and every goal counts equally, shooting accuracy is the single most decisive individual statistic in netball. Elite international shooters convert 88-95% of attempts; top Super League and Suncorp Super Netball shooters routinely exceed 90% from close range. Club-level shooters typically range 75-88%. Shots are taken from a stationary position (footwork rule) with defenders required to stay 0.9m away, which is why netball shooting percentages are much higher than in basketball.
- Goals / shots attempted
- Elite international: 88-95%
- Club level: 75-88%
- Stationary shots + 0.9m defender rule = high accuracy
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Only the Goal Shooter and Goal Attack are permitted to shoot in netball, and both must do so from within the relatively small semi-circular shooting area in front of the goal — this restriction concentrates scoring responsibility onto just two specialized positions, making shooting accuracy and composure under defensive pressure one of the most heavily practiced and scrutinized skills in the sport.
FAQ
Which netball positions are allowed to shoot?
Only the Goal Shooter and Goal Attack can shoot for goal, and only while positioned within the designated shooting semi-circle.
What's considered a good shooting percentage in netball?
Elite international shooters often convert 85-95%+ of their attempts over a season, with shooting accuracy being one of the most closely tracked statistics for these two specialist positions.