Regulation badminton nets

Net height: 1.55 metres at the posts, 1.524 metres in the centre

The rules of the Badminton World Federation set the top of the net at 1.524 metres at the centre of the court and at 1.55 metres above the sidelines for doubles. The posts also measure 1.55 metres and remain on the doubles sidelines, even when playing singles. This slight dip in the middle is accepted because no net can be stretched perfectly straight; it applies to both men and women, in singles as well as in doubles. To check the height, measure at the centre with a rigid measuring tape, then adjust the tension until the correct measurement is achieved.

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Mesh, tape and dimensions of a regulation net

A badminton net is woven from fine cord in a dark colour and of uniform thickness, with a mesh of 15 to 20 millimetres that prevents the shuttle from passing through. It measures 76 centimetres high and at least 6.10 metres wide, and its top edge is covered with a white tape of 75 millimetres folded over a cord or cable. No gap should exist between its ends and the posts. The Huck Net Champion adheres to these specifications with a polypropylene cord of about 1.2 millimetres, a material that does not rot and withstands repeated tension.

Installing and tensioning the net in a gym or outdoors

The net is fixed by its upper cable to the posts, anchored in the ground, set on weighted bases or mounted on wheels, then tensioned until the white tape remains clear along its entire length. The sides are laced or attached to the post to leave no gaps. Outdoors, a polypropylene net withstands rain, but it should be taken in after use to protect it from ultraviolet rays that weaken the fibre. The Huck net is produced by Sächsische Netzwerke Huck, in Heidenau, Saxony, in its own workshops.

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Frequently asked questions

What net height is suitable for children?

Junior competitions are played at the adult regulation height. However, for beginners in primary school, many teachers lower the net so that younger children can have their first rallies.

What is a portable badminton net?

It is a set of portable net and posts, held by weighted feet or stakes, that can be set up in a few minutes in a garden or on a beach. It is suitable for leisure use, but its height and tension are rarely as precise as in a gym.

How can you tell if a net is tight enough?

The white tape should form an almost straight line, with less than three centimetres of difference between the height at the posts and that at the centre. A net that droops more can be adjusted by retightening the upper cable.

Is the net the same for singles and doubles?

Yes, the net and its posts remain on the doubles sidelines regardless of the match. Only the court lines change: the singles court is narrower, but the net still covers the full width.

How do you maintain a badminton net?

Loosen it and fold it without knots after each session, then store it dry in a bag or a bin. Keep an eye on the white tape and the bottom mesh, which wear out due to contact with shoes and the ground.