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What is korfball?
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The Korfball Pitch
Korfball is played on a 40m x 20m pitch, (similar to basketball or netball) which is divided into two halves, or zones. The goalpost, or korf, (which is Dutch for basket) sits one third into each half of the pitch, 3 and a half metres from the ground. 2 men and 2 women from each team occupy each zone, one team attacking,
one defending. The ball is passed from person to person with the aim of trying to lose the defenders
and create a shooting chance. Attackers can’t
shoot if a defender of the same gender is within arms length, between them and the post. Unlike
basketball or netball, there are no set positions in Korfball, so players get to develop all
round skills. When two goals are scored, players change zones; attackers become defenders and
vice versa. If you’re interested in basketball or
netball or are looking for a sports team and live in Glasgow, why not come and give korfball a
shot? Download the Scottish Korfball Association rules |
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