Quick answer
A standard netball post is 3.05 m (10 ft) high, with a ring 380 mm (15 in) across, and that's the height for secondary-school, club and adult netball. For younger players England Netball lowers the ring: 2.44 m (8 ft) for Bee Netball Fliers (ages 7–9) and 2.74 m (9 ft) for Stingers (ages 9–11).
Source: England Netball domestic rules guidance (September 2024) and England Netball's netball posts specification.
How to set up netball posts for juniors
- Check the age group. Ages 7–9 play at 2.44 m (8 ft), ages 9–11 at 2.74 m (9 ft), and 12 and over at the full 3.05 m (10 ft).
- Set the height. On telescopic posts, use the matching setting. On a fixed post, England Netball's guidance is to lower the ring to the required height.
- Match both ends. Check both posts are at the same height before the session, so shooters practise the height they will play at.
- Pad and weight the posts. Posts should be covered with padding up to 50 mm thick along their length and stand on a stable, weighted base.
- Place them on the goal line. Stand each post at the midpoint of its goal line, with the ring facing into the court.
Common questions
How tall is a netball hoop?
For players aged 12 and over the ring sits on a post 3.05 m (10 ft) high. The ring itself is 380 mm (15 in) across inside.
What height is a netball post for 7 year olds?
2.44 m (8 ft). England Netball sets that height for Bee Netball Fliers, ages 7 to 9.
What height is a netball post for 10 and 11 year olds?
2.74 m (9 ft). England Netball sets that height for Bee Netball Stingers, ages 9 to 11. Players move up to the full 3.05 m (10 ft) at 12.
How long is a netball pole?
A standard pole is 3.05 m (10 ft) and 65–100 mm across. Junior posts are usually telescopic so they can be set at 2.44 m, 2.74 m and 3.05 m.
What is the netball post height in South Africa?
The international standard, 3.05 m (10 ft), applies in South Africa as everywhere else. Junior heights are set by each national body, so check Netball South Africa's guidance for school age groups.
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