What is the consequence of major infringements in netball?

In netball, major infringements result in significant breaches of the rules, which can disrupt the flow of the game and impact the overall fairness of play. When such an infringement occurs, the consequence is that a penalty shot is awarded to the opposing team. This allows the team to take a direct shot at goal from the position where the infringement occurred, providing a critical opportunity to score.

Major infringements could include serious offenses such as contact fouls or deliberate obstructions, and since they hinder fair play, the penalty shot serves as a way to penalize the offending team effectively. This rule emphasizes the need to maintain discipline and respect for the game, ensuring that teams adhere to the established guidelines.

Other consequences, like a free pass or a throw-in from the sideline, are associated with less severe infringements. A temporary suspension is also not a standard consequence for major infringements but typically relates to repeated violations or unsportsmanlike conduct. Thus, awarding a penalty shot is the most appropriate and accepted consequence for major infringements in netball.