goal third

noun

One of two thirds of a netball court nearest the goal ring.

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Meanings

noungoal third (plural goal thirds)

plural goal thirds

  1. ball gamesOne of two thirds of a netball court nearest the goal ring.

    The playing court is divided into thirds, a 'centre third' sandwiched between two 'goal thirds', with a D shaped area in both of the goal thirds and restrictions on which players are allowed in each section.

    2012, Sandy Green, Encouraging Early Sports Skills, page 16
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APA

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MLA

“goal third.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goal%20third. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goal third,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goal%20third.

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