The best netball camera for most clubs, coaches and families sees the whole court from the side line, copes with indoor hall lighting, and keeps following play for four quarters without anyone holding it. Trackd does that with an iPhone you already own: the motorised mount turns the phone to follow play in Group Sports Netball mode and records straight to the phone. The mount is A$229 and no subscription is needed to track and record.
Why netball is hard to film
- Short, fast passing. The ball can move from the centre pass to the circle edge in a few passes, so a camera that reacts late misses the feed into the circle.
- Fourteen players on a 30.5 m × 15.25 m court. Because positions are restricted to areas, play bunches around the transverse lines and the circle edge.
- Indoor venues. Junior and club netball is often played in multi-court halls with uneven LED or fluorescent light, glass doors and busy backgrounds.
- Outdoor courts. Saturday competitions on outdoor courts add hard sun, fence shadows and wind.
- Tight side lines. World Netball rules call for a 3.05 m court surround, but shared venues often have much less, so a tripod has to stay clear of play, benches and walkways.
Four ways to film netball
| Option | How it works | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent filming by hand | Someone pans a phone for the whole game | Short clips | Tiring over four quarters, and the person filming misses the game |