Fitness Components for Netball
In addition to the high level of skill required to play netball, to be successful you need, among other things, good endurance, agility, speed, power and height! However, which of these are more important? Below is a discussion about the fitness requirements for netball, which can help with developing training programs for this sport, and for interpreting fitness testing results and determining the relative strengths and weaknesses of a player.
netball gameYou Need to be Quick and Agile
We have a poll about the component of fitness most important for success in netball. Out of the options of Body Size and Composition, Muscle Strength, Muscular Endurance, Power, Speed / Quickness, Agility, Flexibility, Balance and Coordination, and Cardiovascular Endurance, the factors which are considered most important by the readers of this site are agility (40%), followed by speed, balance/coordination and cardiovascular (aerobic) endurance. You can add your vote too, and see the latest results.
You Need to be Agile and Quick
In a similar poll, we have asked people to rate the 12 factors of success for sports. Visitors to this site have rated each of these factors for the sport of netball, and the most important according to them are: agility, reaction time, speed and skill. You can also add your ratings of Which Factors Make Successful Netball Players, and see the latest results.
Most Important Factors for Success in Order of Importance (data from 2018)
4.2 Agility
4.2 Reaction Time
4.1 Speed / Quickness
4.1 Skill and Technique
4.0 Balance & Coordination
3.7 Aerobic Endurance
3.7 Motivation & Self Confidence
3.6 Analytic & Tactical Ability
3.5 Coping with Pressure Situations
3.5 Strength & Power
3.1 Flexibility
2.8 Body Size and Composition
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