Too fat for netball?

[Shockedmama]

I’m around 20 stone but losing weight on a diet. I want to play netball but am worried I’m too big? What do you think

can you move?

i think its fine, go for it!!

Do you mean ‘too big’ because you don’t think you’re fit enough to do a game, or aesthetically/netball isn’t ‘for’ overweight people?

If it’s the latter I don’t think it should hold you back. Everyone has to start somewhere.

Go for it!

You should play.

If you’re unsure about your fitness, maybe look into walking netball as a starting point.

Go for it. As long as you can move around the court and fling a netball why not?

Someone today was telling me she pays walking netball - same rules, except no running or jumping allowed, just speedy walking.
It sonded like a great way back for me because I don't think I am fit enough for the real game currently.
You may be fit enough, OP, or maybe look out for the walking version to ease your way back in if you need to.

Absolutely not! You only have to do so much. I play with a back to netball group once a week and it's full of ladies all shapes and sizes!

Thanks! I am definitely fit enough to run I do a lot of walking and diy. I just feel so self concious and am going on my own and am filled with thoughts I’ll get there and they will all think I’m too big! Even worried about a tabard not going over!

I bet most people there felt self conscious about something when they first joined

Go for it, either walking netball or back to netball. It’s a brilliant way to get fitter and you’ll make friends easily. Just take it easy to start with because netball is harsh on knees and ankles and the last thing you want is an avoidable injury!

Go for it. You'll have a great time, I'm sure. If you don't go, you'll be always wondering what it would have been like.
I'd love to play netball again, so thanks for the reminder.

I used to play against a very large shooter and she was amazing! Also against am older team who absolutely thrashed us even though they barely moved. There is absolutely no reason you can't play, maybe just don't choose Centre or WA!

The tabard will go over, for sure.
Choose GS/GK to start off with. Plenty of rests between action.

How tall are you?

It's sad you even have to ask this. If you want to play netball go for it!