Indoor tennis removes the potential for weather-related elements to affect the game, which makes indoor tennis posts different than outdoor posts. No additional wear and tear is placed on indoor posts and nets, making the need for weather resistance gear unnecessary. However, the two types of posts are similar in design and structure.
Post Cap with Pulley
The post cap with pulley secures the top of the post sleeves to the post. The pulley found in the cap guides the cable that is used to attach the netting near the post. The pulley is normally made of stainless steel and the rest of the cap is usually made of steel or another composite material.
Post Housing Assembly
The post housing assembly screws into the post sleeves. The assembly is also connected to the post crank handle. The housing also has an internal gear which, when turned, can tighten or loosen the netting on the court. Four screws are normally used at each corner to fasten it to the post sleeve.
Post Crank Handle
The post crank handle attaches to the housing assembly and is turned to either tighten on loosen the tennis court netting. The post crank handle is normally make out of solid steel.
Post
The post is set into the court and can either be permanent or semi-permanent. These posts are the support for the tension that is used to keep the net at its proper height. Posts should be placed 3 feet outside of the sideline, making them 42 feet apart or 33 feet apart for doubles and singles play, respectively.
Post Sleeves
A post sleeve covers the posts and connects into the bottom of those posts. One post sleeve has a spot for the housing assembly to fit in to it. The sleeve also contains a hook where the cable that creates tension on the netting is connected.
Net
The net prevents the ball from coming across the court unless it reaches a certain height. These nets can be made with polyethylene or vinyl. Weather-resistant netting is not needed for an indoor court so high performance nettings can be selected. The netting also includes a dowel, which helps to hold the tension evenly across the net.
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