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Hi, Are there agreed sizes of Netball for different?

Hi, Are there agreed sizes of Netball for different age groups and where is this specified at an official level? What are the physical dimensions, weights and material recommended for different ball sizes / age groups?

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Kathleen RichardsCoach, New Zealand

Hi Brian, In NZ we do have different ball sizes for Primary school age children (Sz 4) but from Yr 5(9-10yrs old) they start playing with standard Sz 5 (this is the standard size for international games also). If you check you national netball website they will have all this info relative to your country. england netball. I just had a quick squizz and for primary school children they reccomend High 5 netball played with a Sz 4 ball, I assume it is then similar sizing as for here in NZ. Good luck, Kathleen

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