Santa Monica Spirits Netball members play Netball at Santa Monica Beach on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Netball is a fast, exciting, true team sport which involves running, jumping, throwing and catching. Netball is similar to basketball although the rules, equipment and team numbers are slightly different: no dribbling; no running with the ball; 7 players per team; ball must be passed in 3 seconds; ball and basket are slightly smaller; there is no backboard; players are designated to certain areas of the court. Netball also has similarities to european handball, korfball and ultimate frisbee.