Netball court size and line marking
A netball court is 30.50 m (100′ ¾″) by 15.25 m (50′ ⅜″); with its run-off it needs 36.60 m (120′ 1″) by 21.35 m (70′ ½″).
- Playing area30.50 m × 15.25 m
- With run-off36.60 m × 21.35 m
- Surface781 m²
- Played onOutdoors on acrylic hard courts; indoors on sports floors.
Netball court drawing, every line measured
Court in thirds, with a goal circle at each end and a 0.9 m centre circle.
- Playing area
- 30.50 m × 15.25 m
- With run-off
- 36.60 m × 21.35 m (3.05 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 781 m², court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 34.10 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Played on
- Outdoors on acrylic hard courts; indoors on sports floors.
- Lines
- 5 cm, part of the court.
- Goal posts
- Goal posts 3.05 m high at the middle of each goal line.
- Goal circle
- Semicircle of 4.90 m radius.
- Between courts
- 3.65 m where two courts sit side by side.
- Goal post and ring
- Post 3.05 m high, 0.065 m to 0.10 m across, back of the pole on the outer edge of the goal line. Ring 0.38 m inside, on a 0.15 m arm.
- Lighting
- At least 200 lux for competition play.
Fence around the court
- Fence run
- 116 m
- Mesh area
- 353 m²
There is no rulebook height for this court, so pick what your site needs: higher where balls fly towards a road, windows or neighbours. The run is measured round the edge of the run-off; gates are left out.
How to mark a netball court
- Fix one end line. Stretch a string line 15.25 m long between two pins.
- Square the corner with 3-4-5. 3 m along the end line, 4 m out along the side; when the gap reads exactly 5 m, the corner is square. Run the side line out to 30.50 m.
- Check both diagonals. Each must read 34.10 m. If they differ, move the corners before marking any line.
- Mark the inner lines.
- Transverse line: divides the court in thirds, 10.167 m each.
- Goal circle: semicircle of 4.90 m radius.
- Centre circle: 0.90 m across.
- Mark to the right edge. Measured to the outside of the boundary line. The line is part of the court, so a ball on the line is in. Mask both sides of every line with tape before painting.
Marking it yourself? Send a photo of your set-out on WhatsApp and we will help you check it before the paint goes on.
Questions people ask
What is the size of a netball court in feet and metres?
A netball court is 30.50 m (100′ ¾″) long and 15.25 m (50′ ⅜″) wide.
How much space is needed for a netball court?
With the run-off around it, the surface is 36.60 m (120′ 1″) by 21.35 m (70′ ½″): about 781 m² (8,411 sq ft).
What are the goal posts measurements for netball?
Goal posts 3.05 m high at the middle of each goal line.
How do I check that a netball court is marked square?
Measure both diagonals from corner to corner. On a netball court each should read 34.10 m (111′ 10½″); if the two differ, the corners need moving.
Which edge of the line is the netball court measured to?
Measured to the outside of the boundary line. The line is part of the court, so a ball on the line is in.
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Want this court built?
Send the location and a few photos of the site. We will reply with the right Acrlay court for it and a written quote.