What is the consequence for a player defending outside of the court?

Defending outside of the court results in a penalty pass being awarded to the opposing team from the location where the infringer was standing. In netball, the rules stipulate that players must respect the boundaries of the court. By stepping outside the court while defending, the player has committed an infringement. The penalty pass gives the opposing team an opportunity to resume play from that spot, allowing them to continue their offensive strategy without the unfair advantage being granted to the defender. This enforcement helps maintain the integrity of the game and ensures that all players adhere to the defined playing area.