Netball Court Markings Made Easy

Whether you’re refreshing a well-loved playground or planning a new sports area, a Netball Court is a brilliant place to start. It’s one of the most beloved and inclusive team sports in UK schools, offering pupils of all ages and abilities the chance to move, play, and grow together. 

If you’re considering adding a netball court to your school grounds, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from court dimensions and layout to player positions and the benefits netball can bring to your pupils.

Court Dimensions and Layout

Standard Dimensions

A regulation netball court measures 30.5 metres in length and 15.25 metres in width, matching the official specifications set by England Netball and World Netball. This makes it ideal for school tournaments, competitive PE lessons, and extracurricular clubs.

For primary schools or sites with more compact playgrounds, we can also create scaled-down courts, perfect for mini netball or mixed-use spaces. Our bespoke service means we can adjust dimensions to fit your available area without compromising the experience.

Court Zones

A netball court is neatly divided into three equal sections, known as thirds:

• Two goal thirds, one at each end of the court
• One centre third

Each end of the court features a semi-circular goal circle (also called the shooting circle), with a 4.9-metre radius. Only certain players are allowed inside these circles, where all goals must be scored.

At the very centre of the court sits the centre circle, where play is restarted after each goal with a centre pass. This simple but effective layout supports structured play, helping children learn positional awareness and game flow.

Player Positions

Each netball team has seven players, and each position comes with its own set of boundaries and responsibilities. Our markings clearly define the zones for each role:

• GS – Goal Shooter: This player scores goals from inside the goal circle
• GA – Goal Attack: This player feeds the shooter and is allowed in the goal and centre thirds
• WA – Wing Attack: This player supports attacks, mainly operating in the centre and attacking third
• C – Centre: This player covers all thirds except goal circles, and restarts play after a goal
• WD – Wing Defence: This player defends in the centre and their defending third
• GD – Goal Defence: This player marks attackers and protects the goal circle
• GK – Goal Keeper: This is the main defensive player in the goal third and goal circle

By staying within their designated zones, players learn discipline, positioning and teamwork – all key elements of successful and safe netball matches. Clear court markings make these roles easier to understand, especially for younger or less experienced players.

Why Install a Netball Court for Your School?

A dedicated netball court encourages healthier, happier, and more engaged pupils. By supporting the PE curriculum, a netball court encourages structured physical activity and helps children build confidence, resilience, and communication skills. It’s a naturally inclusive game, where every player has a role and teamwork is key.

And you don’t need a brand-new playground to get started. Our courts can be tailored to suit almost any surface or space, and they’re often used for more than just netball, from fitness drills to fun team games.

Explore Our Netball Court Designs

Looking for inspiration? We offer a wide range of Netball Court marking designs to suit every playground and budget. From standard full-size courts to multi-sport layouts that combine Netball with Mini Football, Basketball, or Short Tennis, our markings are tailored to fit your space and your school’s needs. 

You can also add extra linework for inclusive or mixed-use play, helping you make the most of every square metre. The result? Something like our Netball, Basketball, and 5 a Side court, which lets you plan and prepare PE lessons for a whole host of different games and sports, while only paying for one design, supply and installation.

Choose from a variety of vibrant colours and themed designs to brighten up your outdoor space and engage pupils of all ages. If you’ve got something specific in mind, we can create a completely bespoke design just for you.

What You’ll Get by Choosing Our Netball Playground Markings

When you choose Designs & Lines, you’re investing in a long-lasting, vibrant, and hassle-free solution that’s built around your school’s needs. Every set of netball court markings we install is completely bespoke, with options for tailored dimensions, layouts, and colour choices to suit your space and pupils.

Our markings are made using non-toxic inks with self-cleaning properties, making them safe for children and built to handle the British weather. With a drying time of just 20 minutes, installation is quick and disruption is minimal. We’re also happy to work around school hours, break times, or even weekends and holidays if needed.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A 4-year warranty 
• Surfaces that last up to 8–10 times longer than painted alternatives
• Compatibility with tarmac, concrete, block paving and indoor flooring
• A trusted team with 20+ years of experience and over 10,000 school playgrounds completed

Let’s Make Something Brilliant Together

Ready to create a space where pupils can play, learn and thrive? Whether you’re refreshing an old court or planning something brand new, we’ll make sure your netball markings are safe, vibrant, and built to last. 

Get in touch with our friendly team to talk through your ideas, request a quote, or book a site visit. We’re here to help every step of the way.