Netball :)

Netball is a sport which is played by two teams of seven players. It is derived from early versions of basketball which originated in England in the 1890s. By 1960, international playing rules had been standardized, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball (later renamed the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA)) was formed.

The game took place on a rectangular court with two goal posts at each end. Each team would make attempts to score goals by shooting it through its goal ring. Players are given specific positions, which define their roles within the team and restrict their movement to certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with the ball can hold onto it for only three seconds. The team that scores the most goals wins.

In Commonwealth nations, netball is one of the most popular sports especially in schools, and is played by women.

According to the IFNA, more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries plays netball. Three major competitions took place internationally: the quadrennial World Netball Championships, the Commonwealth Games, and the yearly World Netball Series. Netball became an International Olympic Committee recognized sport in 1995.

Australian Diamonds

 The Australian Netball Diamonds represents Australia in an international netball competitions. It was originally formed in 1938 and played it's ever first international match against New Zealand. The team adopted the name 'diamonds' in 2008 alongside with other Australian sports teams such as the women's basketball team, the Opals.

Australia and England during a test match in 2008.

Australia is well known for it's most strongest and successful netball team to ever play in the international tournament. They have won ten out of thirteen World Netball Championships and is currently ranked the first team in the IFNA World Rankings. They have also won two Commonwealth Games events.