Many schools have old broken posts that don’t work. Be sure to select the posts specified in the notes.

In some schools it matters which side each post is set.

If there are metal snap-close hooks and/or carabiners and maybe chain on ONLY ONE END of the net, this end is to be attached to the post WITHOUT a winch.  (Ropes are needed for winches.)

Snap-close hooks and carabiners allow that end of the net to be easily hooked DIRECTLY to the post. (BYPASS any white ropes that are on the posts.)

Snap-close hooks are stronger than the blue carabiners and should be used on top whenever possible.

The chain allows you to place the hook or carabiner on whatever chain link allows the end of the net to be vertical above the sideline (except Danforth Rec nets that extend 1’ beyond the sidelines).

Some nets have red straps on the lower net cable. They can be tightened like a belt buckle. Insert the loose end of the strap up through both buckles and then down through just the bottom buckle. Pull tight.

On some posts, the height can be adjusted by loosening the black knob. Align the bottom of the yellow section with “Senior Boys” (243 cm) for Competitive and Intermediate play and “Junior Boys” (235 cm) for Recreational play.

When taking down the nets, be sure to LEAVE THE SNAP-CLOSE HOOKS, CARABINERS and RED STRAPS ATTACHED TO THE NETS.

When many people fold up a net, they fold it from side to side along the top tape while leaving the rigid poles in the ends of the net hanging vertically.  When they’re done the net is about 3’ x 3’ – not very easy to get into the equipment bag.

Here is a better way that makes it easier to put the folded net into the bag, leaving more room for the other stuff:

Start with one person at each end of the net.

While person B provides some tension, person A swings the rigid pole up 90 degrees so it is parallel to the floor and the top tape.

With one hand on each end of the rigid pole, person A folds the net from side to side along the top tape until they get to person B.

Person B swings the rigid pole at their end up 90 degrees so it is parallel to the floor and against the other rigid pole and folded top tape.

Person B grabs both rigid poles and folded top tape from person A, lays it all on the floor, and rolls it all into the rest of the net.

The net should now be about 3’ long and 1’ in diameter – easy to put into the bag.