Walking Netball
Netball played at walking pace.
How to start
Join a walking netball session: the same rules as netball but you walk, so there is no running or contact. Learn passing and footwork first.
How to progress
Play weekly and learn the positions.
What the evidence says
Evidence: limited
We found no trials of this particular sport. It is a slower version of netball. The general evidence on team sport and the WHO physical activity guidance apply.
Take care: Landing and turning can strain knees and ankles. Warm up and use supportive shoes.
Sources
12-week starter plan
One session a week to start.
Tick each week as you finish it; your ticks are saved on this device only. Repeat a week if it felt hard. Weeks 4, 8 and 12 hold steady so you can settle. This is a general plan, not medical advice.
Add reminders to your calendar
Pick your days and time. You will download a calendar file that adds 12 weeks of reminders to Google, Apple or Outlook calendar.
Calories and weekly minutes
Enter your details for a rough estimate. Based on about 3.5 METs (Typical effort for this activity (estimated)). Real figures vary by 20% or more between people.
Tips and common mistakes
Tips
- Learn the footwork rule.
- Warm up.
- Rotate positions.
Common mistakes
- Running.
- Skipping warm-up.
- Wearing worn shoes.
Kit and cost
Low Approximate UK prices.
- Supportive trainers
- A session fee (about £3 to £5)
- Water
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know netball?
No.
Is there contact?
No. Netball is non-contact.
Is it good exercise?
It is gentle to moderate.
Good for: Fun & social Heart & fitness
Compare with similar options
| Walking Netball | Walking Football | Cricket | Baseball and Softball | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical session | 60 min × 1/wk | 60 min × 1/wk | 180 min × 1/wk | 120 min × 1/wk |
| Effort | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Cost | Low cost | Low cost | Low cost | Low cost |
| Equipment | Some equipment | Some equipment | Some equipment | Some equipment |
| Impact | Low impact | Low impact | Low impact | Medium impact |
| Fitness needed | Any level | Any level | Any level | Any level |
| Evidence | limited | limited | limited | limited |