<P> A game is played in four quarters, each lasting fifteen minutes . There are intervals of three minutes between the first and second quarters and between the third and fourth quarters, and an interval of five minutes at half time . If an umpire or player calls time, the time keeper pauses the timer . When play resumes, the timer is restarted . A maximum of two minutes is allowed for an injury . Overtimes, in elimination games, consist of two straight seven - minute periods; if still tied after fourteen minutes, whoever is up two points will win . </P> <P> There are seven players on each team, who are given nominated, named positions . Each player must wear a "bib" showing one of the abbreviations below, indicating that player's position . Each player is only allowed in certain areas of the court: a player in a section of the court that is not part of their playing area is deemed "offside". The positions are described below: </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Position name </Th> <Th> Abbreviation </Th> <Th> Allowed in </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Goal Shooter </Td> <Td> GS </Td> <Td> Attacking third inc goal circle </Td> <Td> Often, but not always, defended by the opposing Goal Keeper . Main role is to shoot goals, by working closely with Goal Attack to achieve positions in the shooting circle where one can receive passes from the feeding midcourt players . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Goal Attack </Td> <Td> GA </Td> <Td> Centre and attacking third including goal circle </Td> <Td> Often defended by the opposing Goal Defence . As well as sharing the Goal Shooter's role to shoot goals, the Goal Attack is responsible for helping to set up offensive plays . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wing Attack </Td> <Td> WA </Td> <Td> Centre and attacking third excluding goal circle </Td> <Td> Often defended by the opposing Wing Defence . Main role is to move the ball from centre court to an attacking position . Accurate passing using a variety of styles including bounce passing, drop passing and faking passing is important in this position . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Centre </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Anywhere except the goal circles </Td> <Td> Involved in defensive and offensive plays, and responsible for restarting play after a goal is scored . Players in this position require a high level of fitness . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wing Defence </Td> <Td> WD </Td> <Td> Centre and defensive third excluding goal circle </Td> <Td> Usually defends against the Wing Attack . Often involved in blocking offensive plays from the opposing team, and may also be called upon to guard against the Goal Attack or Goal Shooter by preventing them from entering the goal circle . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Goal Defence </Td> <Td> GD </Td> <Td> Centre and defensive third including goal circle </Td> <Td> Usually defends against the Goal Attack . Main role is to assist the Goal Keeper in defending the goal against the opposing shooters . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Goal Keeper </Td> <Td> GK </Td> <Td> Defensive third including goal circle </Td> <Td> A specialised defensive position . Often the last person who can keep the opposing shooters from scoring . Also responsible for taking throw - ins in the defensive third of the court . Accuracy in passing and predicting where the ball will go are keys to playing this position well . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Position name </Th> <Th> Abbreviation </Th> <Th> Allowed in </Th> <Th> Notes </Th> </Tr>

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