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History of Netball. In 1871 Dr James Naismith, a Canadian immigrant YMCA instructor in the USA, invented the game of basketball. Another American, Dr Toles, who was visiting England in 1890, introduced basketball to that country, and although Englishmen preferred traditional sports, it was popular with the ladies.n 1871 Dr James Naismith, a Canadian immigrant YMCA instructor in the USA, invented the game of basketball. Another American, Dr Toles, who was visiting England in 1890, introduced basketball to that country, and although Englishmen preferred traditional sports, it was popular with the ladies.
About a ball. Around the Academy: Ball The balls are about the same size as a football-so if you haven't got a netball you can start off practising with one of those. The first netballs were made of leather, but in wet weather they became slippery and less easy to pass.So now they are made from rubber or a waterproof material which allows players to get a better grip. The balls are made up of panels which help improve the flight of the ball in the air.bout a ball. Around the Academy: Ball The balls are about the same size as a football-so if you haven't got a netball you can start off practising with one of those. The first netballs were made of leather, but in wet weather they became slippery and less easy to pass.