How to build a backyard volleyball net..?

Question

My dad's going to build a volleyball net in our 1 acre backyard. We don't need boundary lines or anything, just poles and a net.

Any tips (I've heard NOT to use plastic or PVC pipe for the poles, as they are flexible and easy to break)?

Thanks so much! ♥

Answer 1

Get dad to the local hardware store and have him pick up two 1 or 2 inch diameter galvanized pipe.  He will need to drill a couple holes (or have the hardware store do this for you/him) so you can string up the net with a couple of "eye hooks".  You probably want a couple more holes at the top as well so you can use rope and tent stakes to help keep the poles steady in case you have anyone who is serious about playing in case someone runs into the pole/s for stability.  Equally important, if you want to continue to enjoy playing volleyball more than this one time is to buy a quality net and a leather volleyball from any sporting goods store.  Make sure the poles are long enough to stick in the ground allowing for correct height.  Sometimes, depending on who is going to play, drill extra holes so you can raise and lower the height of the net for different ages or skill levels.  Good luck and have fun!

Update...the nice thing about this combination is it can travel with you and is not cemented in!  With the cement and 4x4 terated lumber, you are adding more expense.

Answer 2

Choose a particular place which has more wet soil, in your 1 acre backyard. Just take 2 long sticks (wood) about 3 - 4 cm in diameter, and put them inside the wet mud. If you have the nets tie them with a thread. Then, you can enjoy playing volleyall.

Answer 3

I built one several years ago. I concreted 4by4 treated lumber post into the ground.

I went to a sporting goods store and ordered a "real" net, not one of these department store cheapies.

You will love it if its done right and it will last a long time.