How To Install Tennis Net ?

Tennis is the most popular game in the world

Tennis is played in 2 ways :- Single matches

:- Double matches

For single matches, the court size should be 78meter long and 27feet wide.

For double matches,the court size should be

78meter long and 36feet wide.

The tennis court surface is made out of different materials like

:- Natural or synthetic grass

:- clay

:- asphalt

:- acrylic etc.

Tennis net is a necessary material among others for playing

tennis.

It also needs to be installed at the right height for better game play.

What Are The Necessary Materials needed for installing a tennis net?

Tennis Net

Tape measurement

Tennis posts

Tip :- Make sure to handle the net properly to avoid twisting the central strap.

The tennis net installation always depends on the types of net posts the court has.

Step - 1

Types of Net Post

Internal wind net post

External wind net post

Internal wind net post :-

All tennis net cables have loops at both ends. In internal wind type, you should cut the loop on one side and drag that side towards the wheel on the top of the net post.

Then insert the cut end into the hole of the internal wind

mechanism and start winding the handle until it reaches slightly

over 3’ at the center of the net.

External Wind Net Post :-

Hold the direct cable loop and drag it over the wheel on the top of the net

post.

Then connect the loop to the pin of external wind mechanism on

the crank assembly and start winding until it reaches slightly over

3’ at the center of the net.

Step -2

Unwrap the tennis net and make sure both tennis posts are

anchored to the ground correctly

Attach both sides of the loop of the net cable to the hook of the net post.

Step - 3

Attach both sides of the loop of the net cable to the hook of the net post.

Place the lacing of the net in the marked lacing area of the net

post, if the area is not marked, wrap the lacing with equal space

distance..

Step - 4

Tie the bottom of the cable to the post and gently wind the net

upwards with the winding device until the net tape and securing tape

are positioned to each other with no gaps.

Step - 5

Note :- Measure under the net area that should be 42"

and the center of the net area should be more than 36"

As per ITF.

http://tennisballcourts.com/