DIY badminton and volleyball poles

The cost of a badminton or volleyball set increases with the durability of the poles that hold the net. Even kits over $100 have low-durability collapsable plastic poles. There are a bunch of plans on the internet but most use PVC, require ropes for support or simply look unsightly.

Requirements

• Movable / non-permanent poles for either volleyball or badminton
• No ropes or wires to strengthen the pole
• Attractive

Materials

2 x 8’ 1-5/8”X8’ 16GA Line Post (galvanized pipe used for making chain link fences) $32 2 x 1-5/8” Line Post Eye Top (end caps for line post) $4 4 x 2” corner brace (connect post to net)$7 2 x 3/4”x5’ iron pipe (cut 10’ pipe in half) $13 2 x 44 lbs. lifting weight or umbrella stand (optional) - $20-$60 ## Tools

Stepladder level sledge hammer measuring tape ##

Directions

1. Drive the iron pipe into the ground 20 feet apart using the sledgehammer while on a ladder. While driving it in, use a level on 2 sides to make sure the pipe is vertical.
2. If using the optional weight, place that over the iron pole.
3. Once the iron pipe is in the ground about a foot down, put the line post over top of the iron pipe and top it with the end caps.
4. Attach the net using the braces.
5. If there is a rattle with the outer pipe, use a small sliver of wood to shim.