Step into a world of adaptable sports spaces with Durant Cricket’s retractable cricket nets. Designed to optimise and transform your environment, our netting solutions enable smooth transitions across a range of sports and activities, maximising versatility and convenience.

At the heart of our system are robust steel posts anchored securely in concrete, providing a stable framework that supports the entire netting structure. Complementing these posts, a network of high-tension wires enables easy retraction, so the space can move effortlessly from cricket practice to other activities, improving versatility without any issues.

Beyond netting and structural support, we specify groundwork and surfacing requirements, ensuring that every layer of your space is engineered to meet the demands of high-performance sports. This comprehensive approach guarantees that your facility is not only functional but primed for enduring excellence.

Our two types of retractable cricket systems deliver a flexible, high-quality solution for cricket practice facilities, tailored precisely to meet your needs. Durant Cricket offers on-site consultations to customise each retractable netting system to your specifications. We provide personalised quotes and guidance on funding to help keep your project within budget.

Engineered for durability, our systems feature porous foundations for quick drainage, high-performance netting for consistent use, and resilient specialty surfacing that stands up to wear over time. We can incorporate additional features like training lines, crease markings, and security fencing for enhanced safety and functionality.

Front-retracting netting is designed to be retracted in the same direction as the steel frames face and the direction in which cricket is being played.

This system ensures that the nets retract smoothly towards the front, gathering just behind the crease—right where the batter and stumps are typically positioned. When not in use, the nets neatly retract into this space, allowing for an unobstructed area that can be repurposed for other activities or sports.

This setup as seen below, when the nets are retracted, optimizes the playing area, making it easy to transition between cricket and other sports, maximizing the efficiency of the facility.

Side-retracting netting, previously known as ‘dream netting system’ operates differently by retracting from the sides of the lanes rather than from the front.

As shown in the video from Nottinghamshire CCC, this system allows the nets to fold inwards along the sides of the playing lanes, gradually closing them up.

The lanes effectively compress as the nets are drawn to the sides, folding together neatly. This side-retraction mechanism is ideal for facilities that need to quickly convert cricket lanes into open, multi-purpose spaces, as it allows the nets to be stored compactly along the perimeter. This ensures that the playing area remains clear when the nets are not in use, enhancing the versatility of the space for other sports or activities.

Durant Cricket has introduced an innovative netting system that addresses key concerns related to flexibility, safety, and ease of use on cricket pitches.

One of the standout features of this system is its complete flexibility, allowing non-turf areas to be utilised to their full potential. Without uprights in the playing area, the flexibility and safety of the field is improved.

The netting system adopts a fully enclosed tunnel configuration, utilising high-quality knotted netting. Each standard bay has dimensions of 3.6m in width, 4m in height, and 24m in length.

However, recognising the diverse needs of cricket facilities, we offer customisation options for width and length, providing a tailored solution for your different requirements.

A crucial part of the system’s design is the use of steel uprights sunk into concrete. These sturdy uprights serve as a robust support structure, allowing wires to be tensioned across the play area.

The incorporation of a unique torque winch ensures consistent tension across all bays, contributing to the stability and effectiveness of the natural side retractable netting system.

Durant Cricket’s commitment to user-friendly design is the net locking system, which enables easy and secure attachment of the nets from ground level. This eliminates the need for additional ropes, streamlining the setup process and enhancing overall convenience for users.

Recognising the importance of a comprehensive service, we offer a full design and installation package for the netting system, personalised to the customers specific requirements and dimensions. This ensures that the system is implemented correctly, meeting the specific needs of each cricket facility.

One of our most recent instalments of our retractable cricket nets took place at Nottinghamshire Cricket Club. To learn more about the product, or read about the installation process, read our Nottinghamshire CCC Case Study.

Experience new levels of flexibility with Durant Cricket’s cutting-edge retractable cricket nets, which aim to expand the potential of your sports spaces. These systems reimagine what a single space can offer, enabling effortless transitions across a wide range of sporting activities. Nets can retract smoothly and store neatly or extend to create standard cricket bays. This setup makes way for limitless possibilities in spaces that may often be constrained.

Durability is at the core of our design, which is why we make our retractable netting systems feature robust steel posts which are securely anchored in the ground. This guarantees stable and resilient framework. With nets attached to precision-tensioned wires, the entire structure not only looks professional, but also functions seamlessly.

From cricket and football to basketball, hockey, and more, Durant Cricket’s retractable netting system transforms your sporting area, redefining what’s possible and making the most of the space available to you. Elevate your space and unlock a world of versatile sporting opportunities.

• • Fully enclosed tunnel netting systems made from high-quality knotted netting.
  • 24m Length x 3.6m Width x 4m Height standard bays.
  • Other lengths and widths are available upon request.
  • Steel uprights sunk in to concrete allow the wires to be tensioned across play.
  • Unique torque winch allows tension to be consistent across all bays.
  • Net locking system allows nets to be secure from ground level with no need for ropes.
  • Full design and installation service available.