What is the term for the interval between the second and third quarters of a netball match?

The interval between the second and third quarters of a netball match is known as half time. This term is commonly used across various sports to indicate a scheduled break that allows teams to rest, regroup, and strategize for the remainder of the match. In netball, this half-time break typically lasts for a few minutes and is significant for players to receive feedback from coaches and make necessary adjustments to their gameplay.

While "break time," "timeout," and "pause" may refer to other types of breaks in gameplay, they do not specifically denote the structured intermission that occurs midway through the game. Break time is more general and can apply to any brief pause during play, whereas a timeout is usually a short, coach-requested interruption to discuss strategy or provide team instructions, and a pause is often an unscheduled halt in the match. Hence, in the context of netball, referring to the interval between the second and third quarters as half time is both accurate and appropriate.