how are netballs made
About a ball. Around the Academy: Ball The balls are about the same size as a football-so if you haven't got a netball you can start off practising with one of those. The first netballs were made of leather, but in wet weather they became slippery and less easy to pass.So now they are made from rubber or a waterproof material which allows players to get a better grip. The balls are made up of panels which help improve the flight of the ball in the air.bout a ball. Around the Academy: Ball The balls are about the same size as a football-so if you haven't got a netball you can start off practising with one of those. The first netballs were made of leather, but in wet weather they became slippery and less easy to pass.