For those of you who want to play exactly by the rules the International Tennis Federation detail the following requirements: ‘ The sitting platform of the chair for the Chair Umpire must be between six (6) feet (1.83m) and eight (8) feet (2.44m) high.  The chair shall be centered along an extension of the net [...]

There is a direct relationship between how clean a tennis court is kept and the ultimate lifespan of the surface. Leaves, fluff from tennis balls etc. should not be left on the surface for any length of time as when they break down it encourages the growth of algae and moss. A garden blower/vac can [...]

Image by Getty Images via Daylife The Grimshaw Group Construction Division recently refurbished a block of Netball/Tennis Courts at a School in Cheltenham and Grimshaw Sports supplied 3 pairs of Socketed International Netball Posts . Socketed netball posts are a safer option compared to freestanding and are recommended by England Netball .   Sockets require professional installation and SAPCA (Sports [...]

Image by DaveMontPhotography via Flickr If tennis nets are being stored make sure that they are dry when put away, stored in dry conditions, and away from rats, mice and other vermin.  When in use tennis nets should always be slackened when play has finished to prevent undue strain on the posts and the net [...]