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“With a fast-paced and quick-cutting sport like netball, having the right equipment and training essentials means netball players can optimise their practice sessions, improve skills, and maintain peak performance on the court.”
Netball, with its fast-paced and dynamic nature (think: sprinting, jumping, and pivoting) demands specific training essentials to ensure comfort and peak performance on the court. Whether you're preparing for the upcoming netball season or honing your skills at home, having the right equipment can make a world of difference to your game. To set you up for success, we've compiled a list of recommended essentials for the season ahead – for both home and on-court play.
Netball Shoes
Netball players need to be ready for just about anything when they step on the court, which is why having a pair of netball-specific footwear, that has good grip and ankle support for all those explosive micro-movements is essential.
The right footwear is crucial for quick lateral movements and sudden directional changes and to help prevent lower limb injury. And it's this reason why netball shoes differ from any other type of fitness shoe. They should support you in the middle of your foot (hello cushioned midsole), have an outsole that wraps up over the edges, and provide extra cushioning for when you land.
Check out some of the latest netball shoes for 2024.
ASICS
The Asics range is tailored specifically for the demands of the dynamic and fast-paced sport of netball, and those also looking for a neutral, non-marking shoe.
Known for their innovative technology and commitment to athlete-centric design, ASICS netball shoes prioritise protection, speed, and control on the court. Engineered with features like GEL cushioning for impact absorption and enhanced shock absorption, these shoes provide ultimate comfort (often described as feeling like a running shoe) during intense movements. The outsoles are designed for optimal traction and grip, ensuring quick direction changes and precise footwork.
Explore a range of widths, designs, and colourways from Netburner Ballistic and Netburner Shield to Netburner Academy, Netburner Professional, and Gel-Game.
Mizuno
Whether you're a seasoned professional or playing for fun, the Mizuno range integrates innovative features into their neutral (ideal for all arch types) netball footwear, ensuring optimal support, stability, and agility on the court.
The Mizuno Wave Luminous, Wave Phantom, and Wave Stealth incorporate Mizuno's signature Wave Plate technology, providing dynamic cushioning and responsiveness to absorb impact during intense movements. The Wave Stealth features the additional Mizuno Energy Core in the forefoot to deliver high performance throughout the game through high energy return.
With a focus on comfort, lightweight design, and superior traction, Mizuno netball shoes are great for quick directional changes and rebounds.
Nike
The Nike Hyperspeed Court range is engineered to prioritise agility, support, and great bounce-back on the court. Nike's cushioning system, Zoom Air, delivers superior comfort, traction, and impact absorption for all types of on-court netball movement.
The ergonomic insole provides extra cushioning for your entire foot and excellent airflow to keep you performing better during play. Midfoot support helps stabilise your movements and gives you more control when jumping and landing, while forefoot stability gives quick multi-directional movement.
Netballs
Having a regulation-size netball (made from rubber or synthetic rubber) is essential for practising shooting, passing, and other ball-handling skills, but there are quite a few different types, and most of it comes down to personal preference – with some players preferring a softer feel over a firmer touch.
Testing the feel and grip of the netball before purchase can help ensure that it aligns with your playing style and preferences on the netball court.
Shop from a range of netball styles and colours from Gilbert.
Drink Bottles
Whether training at home or playing on-court, a decent-sized reusable drink bottle is a must-have for hydration. Insulated bottles are great at keeping things hot or cold for you.
Shop from our wide range of drink bottles from leading brands like Frank Green, Nike, Camelbak, and more here.
Netball Gloves
If you're after more ball grip and control, netball gloves can be a helpful (and handy) tool to help improve ball handling and passing accuracy on the court.
Visors
If you play or train outdoors, then a visor is a helpful essential to have. They're lightweight, comfortable, and ideal for court wear.
Choose from a range of visors and caps from brands like Under Armour, Nike, and more.
Sport Socks
Netball players will benefit from also investing in a good pair of performance sports socks. Not your average pair of socks, these are designed to give you extra cushioning and support to help reduce foot fatigue and rubbing whilst offering breathability.
Recovery Tools
Netball is a sport that requires quick reactions, plenty of agility, and a versatile skillset. It's also a sport that requires an investment in proper recovery. Incorporate recovery tools (hello: foam roller and massage gun) into your cool-down routine after an intense training session or game to improve your recovery. Your body – and muscles – will thank you.
Bags
And of course, you'll need something to stash all the essentials in and pack like a pro. Choose from Bags and Backpacks in a range of sizes (you'll want one big enough to carry your needs), colours, and styles from leading brands like Nike, Puma, Adidas, and more.
Netball Stand and Ring
Beyond the items that will fit in your sports bag, there are essentials like a Gilbert Netball Stand and Ring that can be handy to have. A portable netball stand and ring means you can practise and sharpen your shooting skills in the comfort of your own home.
With a fast-paced and quick-cutting sport like netball, having the right equipment and training essentials means netball players can optimise their practice sessions, improve skills, and maintain peak performance on the court.
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