# Netball Scorer Pro

> A professional, offline-capable Progressive Web App for scoring netball games with automatic center pass tracking, configurable timers, and digital scorecards.

Netball Scorer Pro helps scorekeepers, coaches, referees, and volunteers track netball games at all levels from grassroots to competitive league play. The app works completely offline after installation and stores game data locally on the device. Core features work without an account.

## Features

- Live game scoring with quarter-by-quarter tracking
- Automatic center pass calculation (Simple Rules and Official INF Rules)
- Configurable quarter timer (10, 12, 15, 20 minutes) with break periods
- Digital scorecards with print and share functionality
- Player awards tracking (Player of the Match, Best Defender, etc.)
- Save and load multiple games from local storage
- QR code sharing for game state transfer
- Live Scoreboard display for TV/monitor (opens in separate tab, updates in real time)
- Works completely offline as a PWA

## Documentation

- [Main Application](https://app.netballscorerpro.co.uk/netball-scoring-app.html): The full scoring application
- [FAQ Section](https://app.netballscorerpro.co.uk/netball-scoring-app.html#faq): Getting started guide and netball rules reference
- [Game Setup](https://app.netballscorerpro.co.uk/netball-scoring-app.html#setup): Configure teams, timers, and center pass rules
- [Terms of Use](https://app.netballscorerpro.co.uk/netball-scoring-app.html#terms): Usage terms and privacy information

## How Center Pass Works

The app implements netball's "odds and evens" center pass system:

- After each goal, the combined score determines center pass (even total = evens team, odd total = odds team)
- At quarter breaks with Simple Rules: designations always swap
- At quarter breaks with Official INF Rules: "If in play, change the way" (user prompted)

## Common Questions

### Who is this app for?
Scorekeepers, timekeepers, coaches, referees, parents, and volunteers at netball games of all levels.

### Does it work offline?
Yes, the app works completely offline after first load. Install via "Add to Home Screen" on mobile.

### How long is a netball game?
Standard games have four quarters of 15 minutes each (60 minutes total). Junior games often use 10 or 12 minute quarters.

### Is my data private?
Yes. Game data is stored locally in your browser. We use Umami for anonymous, cookie-free analytics that collects no personally identifiable information and does not track users across websites. Optional account features may collect data as explained at signup. See Terms of Use for details.

## Technical Details

- Platform: Web browser (mobile and desktop)
- Type: Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Compatibility: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
- Storage: Local browser storage only (no cloud sync)
- Dependencies: None (vanilla JavaScript)
- Cost: Free tier available, account optional

## Website — Guides & Blog

The companion website hosts scoring guides and blog content:

- [How to Score a Netball Game](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/guides/how-to-score-a-netball-game/): Step-by-step guide to scoring a netball game
- [Netball Center Pass Rules Explained](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/guides/netball-center-pass-rules-explained/): Complete center pass rules reference
- [Getting Started with Digital Netball Scoring](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/blog/getting-started-with-digital-netball-scoring/): Guide for first-time digital scorers
- [Netball Positions Explained](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/blog/netball-positions-explained/): All 7 positions, court zones, and scoring rules
- [Netball Center Pass Rules: Never Get It Wrong Again](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/blog/netball-center-pass-rules-explained/): Blog post with examples and common mistakes
- [Welcome to Netball Scorer Pro](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/blog/welcome-to-netball-scorer-pro/): Launch announcement
- [Website](https://www.netballscorerpro.co.uk/): Main website with features and about pages

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://app.netballscorerpro.co.uk/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap for crawlers
- [AI Discovery File](https://app.netballscorerpro.co.uk/ai.txt): Detailed app information for AI agents