Tennis court nets seem like relatively simple objects, and they are; however, installing one incorrectly can complicate things on the court. Installing a net too high or too low will hinder gameplay, so you have to find that happy medium between them. To help you avoid installing one incorrectly, we’ve put together this quick guide to determining tennis court net height.

If you're setting up a net at a tennis club and you do it incorrectly, experts in the game are going to notice. Luckily, determining the height of your net is simple, and it will be the same process for both singles and doubles matches. When you're installing the tennis court net, the center of it needs to be three feet above the ground. When you measure the net at the end posts, it will (or at least should) reach the same height of three feet.

If you’re not much of a DIY kind of person, setting up the net might seem stressful at first. Don’t worry; as long as you have a tool such as a tape measure by your side, getting the net at the right height will be very easy, even for first-timers. Worst case scenario, you can always call us regarding any net installation help you need.

As you can see, setting up a tennis court net is far from the hardest part of getting your court ready for a match. Now that you’re familiar with determining tennis court net height, you can avoid making rookie mistakes when installing one on your court. Preparing the tennis net is a small, simple step of the court construction process that will have a big impact on the overall quality of each match you play. Once you get the basics out of the way, such as setting up the net and gathering together the equipment for the game, then you’re ready to install tennis court benches and other amenities for enhancing the court.