Where does the play restart after a stoppage?

The play restarts where the ball was when the play stopped because this rule ensures that the game resumes in a manner that reflects the last moments of play. It maintains the flow of the game and ensures fairness, as it directly gives the advantage to the team that had possession or was in a favorable position just before the stoppage occurred. This rule applies to various situations, such as when a player is hurt, when the ball goes out of play, or during any other interruption.

The other options do not correctly reflect the netball rules. Restarting at the center circle would not be accurate as it does not correlate with the specific circumstances that led to the stoppage. Similarly, using the spot where the last goal was scored or a corner of the court would disrupt the continuity of play and not accurately reflect the state of the game at the time of the interruption. Therefore, resuming play at the exact spot where the ball was when the stoppage occurred is the most logical and fair approach in netball.