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Tennis posts may be one of the most forgotten pieces of equipment on the court; that is, until a player runs full force into it. Mounted posts As the player peels himself off the post he or she may thank the court owner for choosing to purchase an internal wind system, which often cost a bit more than external wind system posts, but the assembly is housed inside the post for a cleaner look and less chance of serious injury. Or perhaps players will be cursing the owner for their decision to save money, as the external wind systems have the cable pulley system on the outside of the post and tend to cost about a hundred dollars less. Owners of public or outdoor courts, who are at risk of vandalism, may need to consider the necessity of removable handles. Taking a net down every night as a precaution against vandals is a smart move, but what they do with the post late at night is still left to question. Having to replace an entire set of posts because someone broke the off the handle is and avoidable expense. Portable tennis posts For those times when a tennis court just isn’t available, there are portable options. Rooftop posts can be bolted in place and do not require deep holes drilled in the concrete, like standard posts. Heavier tournament frames are mounted on castor wheels with locking mechanisms for times when you need to take the court home with you. For family trips to the beach or a park, there are rear hitch mounting post sets, such as the Hitchnet Portable Tennis Court, by Courtmaster, that can be set up anywhere you can park your car or truck. This portable tennis court is surprisingly inexpensive. Little known rules regarding tennis posts: Here are some regulations to keep in mind when shopping for or mounting tennis posts. According to U.S. Tennis Association rules, the posts may be no more than 6 inches square or 6 inches in diameter and cannot raise more than one inch above the net. The posts must extend three feet beyond the singles play area, or 42 feet apart. When mounting the posts, they should be sunk to half the length of the post into the ground. During the game: Any served ball that hits the tennis posts during play is considered a lost point regardless of where it lands on the court. However, returned balls that hit the post are determined in or out by where they land. “The server should not benefit from any misguided or misdirected curves,” according to USTA rules. A Doubles net area is wider than the net area for a singles game and singles sticks are used to mark off the area, the posts are then considered out of play and rules for the posts are then applied to the sticks. Purchasing a post may be simple, as there aren’t many options, but research should most definitely go into the mounting and maintenance of tennis posts as they are an investment and a reflection of the quality of the court. ----- Do It Tennis is based in the city of Oceanside and is located in San Diego County, CA. We began Internet operations in March 2005. Our knowledgeable staff has extensive experience in the tennis industry and all our stringers are highly experienced and expert at their craft. For more information, please contact us at: Do It Tennis 1658 Ord Way Oceanside, CA 92056 Http://www.Doittennis.COM (866) 900-3648 (Toll-free)
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