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HOW TO INSTALL A TENNIS NET
- Install pipe anchor, making sure the anchor is installed flush with
the surface and that the pin is parallel to the net line to avoid twisting
the center strap.
- Begin installing your net by connecting the loop end of the net cable
to the post cable hook/cleat on the dead end post. If you are installing
your net onto an internal wind post, you may have to cut the entire
loop and any excess cable from the other end of the net cable--as well
as remove the vinyl coating near where the cable will be attached to
the winder--depending on which internal wind post you are installing.
Pull this end of the cable over the top of the winder post, lining up
the cable with the winder mechanism. Feed cable into internal wind post
mechanism and begin winding until the net is a little over 3' above
the court surface at the center.
- If you are installing your net onto an external wind post,
connect one loop end of the net cable to the post cable hook/cleat on
the dead end post. Take the other cable loop and hook it onto the pin
on the crank assembly and begin winding. Continue to crank the post
so that the net is a little over 3' above the surface at the center.
- Fit dowels/side stakes if available into net side pockets.
- Install lacing cord at each end by making a 2" knotted loop on
one end of the lacing cord. Run the other end through both grommets
in the headband and around the post, through the 2" loop and back
around the post in the opposite direction. (See diagram) Continue wrapping
the cord around the post, through the lacing bars if available, and
through the grommets on the side band, applying equal pressure as you
wrap. Tie off the cord at the bottom of the post. Repeat for other post.
Finally, install the center strap and adjust it to maintain a net height
of 36" at center.
- When you're finished the net should be fully extended so that it completely
fills the space between the two net posts. The net height at the center
of the net should be 3' and at the post end 3'-6" above ground.
If a Doubles net is used for Singles play, the net should be supported
to a height of 3' by using Singles Sticks, which are placed 3' on center
outside the Singles court on each side.
- During the off season or when winterizing, either remove the net or
at least loosen the net cable and center strap. It is best to remove
net posts, too, and plug the sleeves with sleeve covers to prevent moisture
and dirt from falling in.
Typical Tennis Net Elevations
(not to scale)
 
Typical Net Lacing Diagram
(not to scale)
 
How to Install a Replacement Net Headband
- Cut off two short pieces of lacing twine and use them to secure each end
of replacement headband to posts. Note that it is not necessary to remove
old binding from net.
- With remainder of cord, begin lacing headband to net, beginning with the
second eyelet from the end and continuing to the opposite end. Make sure you
keep the lacing cord pulled tightly as you lace.
How to Replace a Tennis Net Cable
- CABLE PROBLEM
In the unlikely event that a tennis net cable should break inside the net headband
or if a cable gets pulled back into the headband, it is very hard to try and
pull the cable back out. It is much easier to remove it entirely – then – follow
the instructions below.
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SOLUTION
Lay the net out flat on the court surface. Pull the cable completely
out of the net headband. Using an electrical fish tape (a device used by
electricians to pull electrical wires through conduit), push the fish tape
into the headband from one end and thread it through to the other end, being
careful not to pull it through completely. Fasten the cable to one end of
the fish tape and pull the cable through the net headband by pulling on the
other end of the fish tape. Reinstall net to post.
How to Cut Net Cable
With some net post winding devices, it is necessary to cut one (1) end or cut the
loop off of the cable to properly install the net and insert the cable into the
winding mechanism. Using the proper tools makes this task easier.
Cable Cutters, designed specifically for this job, can be purchased at any
local hardware store and make this job easy. Pliers or wire cutters or hacksaws mess
up the cable ends.
Another way to cleanly cut cable is with a cold chisel and hammer. Lay the cable on a
piece of steel or concrete and position the chisel where the cut is needed. Strike one
clean blow with hammer on the chisel to cut through the cable.
Vinyl coating – do not strip vinyl coating off the cable as the coating keeps
the cable snug when inserted into the hole in the winder, as well as keeping the cable
wires from unwinding.
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