Modern-day badminton is an Olympic sport played around the world. According to the website ClearLead, this game enhances your fitness level. Players must be agile, accurate and able to run at a high speed. The easiest part of playing a badminton game is the setup. A badminton kit comes with premeasured poles and webbing. After marking the court, assembling the net is a straightforward process that should take just a few minutes.
Step 1
Mark off a rectangle 44 feet long by 17 feet wide using chalk. This court size is designed for the two-person game. A doubles court is 44 by 20 feet.
Step 2
Start at the end of one of the 44-foot lines and measure 22 feet. Place a mark on this spot. This is exactly half of the court. Repeat the process on the other long line.
Step 3
Lay a pole at each mark. Place the pole parallel to the long line. Both poles should face the same direction. For instance, if you lay the first pole so the top faces the right, lay the second pole the same way.
Step 4
Stretch the net across the court horizontally, so one end of the net sits next to each pole.
Step 5
Tie the net onto the poles using the rings on the poles as guides. Each pole should have two rings on the inside edge of the pole, one to attach the top of the net and one to attach the bottom. Take the tie strings on the bottom of the net and attach them through the bottom rings on the poles. Slide the strings into the rings and tie them off with a secure knot. Repeat this process with the top strings and rings.
Step 6
Press the poles into the ground on the half-court markers. Push firmly until the top edge of the net is approximately 5 feet 1 inch from the ground.
Step 7
Secure a rope to the top ring on the outside of a pole. Tie off the end of the rope to a stake. Pull the stake so the rope is at a 45-degree angle from the pole and pull it to the side. Secure the stake into the ground. The stake provides extra stability for the pole. Repeat this process on the other pole.
Tips and Warnings
- If you are setting up a permanent court, you may wish to secure the poles by pouring cement into the holes in the ground.
Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Chalk
- Badminton kit
- Hammer
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