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  "id": "football-tennis-net",
  "sku": "football-tennis-net",
  "title": "Football Tennis Net",
  "slug": "football-tennis-net",
  "price": 99,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "availability": "in_stock",
  "category": "sports-nets-category",
  "category_label": "Sports Nets",
  "tags": [],
  "colors": [],
  "materials": [
    "Nylon net with painted steel poles"
  ],
  "dimensions": "4.27m wide, three height settings up to 155cm",
  "weight": null,
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  "description_short": "Free standing, with no stakes and no tools. Three height settings up to 155cm, a nylon net on painted steel poles, and a carry case.",
  "description": "What football tennis is\n\nFootball tennis, also called futnet, is played with a football over a low net. Players use their feet, thighs, chest and head, never their hands. Most versions allow one bounce and a few touches on each side before the ball has to go back over.\n\nIt is a simple game, and it is one of the best ways to build touch. The ball has to come down under control, or it does not come back over.\n\nWhy coaches and players rate it\n\nYou cannot let the ball run in football tennis. Every touch is a decision, and the next touch has to set up the one after it.\n\nThat is why coaches use it for warm-ups and skills sessions. A few minutes of football tennis works first touch, control in the air and weight of pass, and players treat it as a game rather than a drill.\n\nWhat to look for in a football tennis net\n\nA few things matter more than anything else.\n\nIt should stand on its own\n\nPegs do not go into a driveway, a hard summer pitch or a hall floor. This net is free standing, with no stakes and no tools, so it works on any flat ground.\n\nIt should adjust\n\nThe poles have three marked height settings up to 155cm. Football tennis is played on the lowest setting. The higher settings turn the same net into a badminton or volleyball net.\n\nIt should pack away\n\nThe net folds into a carry case, and the pole sections are joined by a bungee cord so nothing gets left behind at the park.\n\nSetting the height\n\nFor most football tennis games, use the lowest setting. Rallies build when a decent flick clears the net.\n\nIf everyone playing is strong, move up a setting. The game gets harder straight away, because every ball needs a proper lift to clear the net.\n\nIf you need the exact lower heights before you order, email theteam@customersupport.care and we will confirm them.\n\nMarking out a court without paint\n\nNobody paints lines on a lawn for a casual game, so use what you have.\nDepth matters more than width. Allow four or five metres each side of the net for singles, and more for two a side.\nUse cones, bags or shoes to mark the back line.\nThe net is 4.27m wide, so the sidelines mostly take care of themselves.\nCheck what is behind each end. Balls go long far more often than wide, so keep windows and greenhouses out of the line of play.\n\nSimple rules that work\n\nKeep the rules short and the game runs itself.\n\n1. One bounce allowed, then up to three touches before the ball goes back.\n2. No hands or arms.\n3. Serve from the back line with a drop and a volley.\n4. A ball that clips the net and drops in is replayed, not a point.\n\nChange any of these to suit your group. Younger players may need two bounces to start.\n\nSetting it up\n\n1. Take the poles out of the case and let the bungee cord pull the sections together.\n2. Stand the poles on flat ground, fit the net and set both poles to the lowest mark.\n3. Make sure the net is taut before you start, and check it again after the first few rallies.\n\nOnce you have done it once, it takes about two minutes. On a windy day, weigh the feet down with a bag or a stone.\n\nAfter the game\n\nTwo habits keep a net usable season after season.\n\nKeep studs off it\n\nA struck football does not hurt a nylon net. A boot caught in the mesh while the net is lying on the ground is what tears it. Keep feet off it when it is packed up.\n\nDry it before it goes away\n\nGrass and damp folded into a case is what makes a net smell in the shed. Shake it out, let it dry and wipe the poles.\n\nFor clubs and schools\n\nA portable net that goes up in minutes is handy for training sessions, PE lessons and summer camps. For several nets, use our /wholesale/ page to ask for a quote.",
  "llm_summary": "The Football Tennis Net from Outdoor Sports Company Ireland is a portable, free standing net, 4.27m wide, with a nylon net and painted steel poles. It has three marked height settings up to 155cm; football tennis is played on the lowest setting, and the higher settings suit badminton and volleyball. It needs no stakes or tools, sets up in about two minutes, and packs into an included carry case with the pole sections joined by a bungee cord; no ball is included. It costs €99, reduced from €119. Standard delivery across Ireland is free on orders of €75 or more, and orders are handled within 2 working days with up to 7 working days allowed for delivery.",
  "returnable": true,
  "return_policy": "See our returns policy for the 15-day return window and conditions. Applicable consumer rights are unaffected.",
  "shipping_profile": "standard",
  "warranty": null,
  "brand": "Outdoor Sports Company",
  "gtin": null,
  "mpn": null,
  "condition": "new",
  "url": "https://outdoorsports.irish/football-tennis-net",
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  "json_url": "https://outdoorsports.irish/api/products/football-tennis-net.json",
  "updated_at": "2026-09-25",
  "compare_at_price": 119,
  "description_text": "What football tennis is Football tennis, also called futnet, is played with a football over a low net. Players use their feet, thighs, chest and head, never their hands. Most versions allow one bounce and a few touches on each side before the ball has to go back over. It is a simple game, and it is one of the best ways to build touch. The ball has to come down under control, or it does not come back over. Why coaches and players rate it You cannot let the ball run in football tennis. Every touch is a decision, and the next touch has to set up the one after it. That is why coaches use it for warm-ups and skills sessions. A few minutes of football tennis works first touch, control in the air and weight of pass, and players treat it as a game rather than a drill. What to look for in a football tennis net A few things matter more than anything else. It should stand on its own Pegs do not go into a driveway, a hard summer pitch or a hall floor. This net is free standing, with no stakes and no tools, so it works on any flat ground. It should adjust The poles have three marked height settings up to 155cm. Football tennis is played on the lowest setting. The higher settings turn the same net into a badminton or volleyball net. It should pack away The net folds into a carry case, and the pole sections are joined by a bungee cord so nothing gets left behind at the park. Setting the height For most football tennis games, use the lowest setting. Rallies build when a decent flick clears the net. If everyone playing is strong, move up a setting. The game gets harder straight away, because every ball needs a proper lift to clear the net. If you need the exact lower heights before you order, email theteam@customersupport.care and we will confirm them. Marking out a court without paint Nobody paints lines on a lawn for a casual game, so use what you have.\nDepth matters more than width. Allow four or five metres each side of the net for singles, and more for two a side.\nUse cones, bags or shoes to mark the back line.\nThe net is 4.27m wide, so the sidelines mostly take care of themselves.\nCheck what is behind each end. Balls go long far more often than wide, so keep windows and greenhouses out of the line of play. Simple rules that work Keep the rules short and the game runs itself. 1. One bounce allowed, then up to three touches before the ball goes back.\n2. No hands or arms.\n3. Serve from the back line with a drop and a volley.\n4. A ball that clips the net and drops in is replayed, not a point. Change any of these to suit your group. Younger players may need two bounces to start. Setting it up 1. Take the poles out of the case and let the bungee cord pull the sections together.\n2. Stand the poles on flat ground, fit the net and set both poles to the lowest mark.\n3. Make sure the net is taut before you start, and check it again after the first few rallies. Once you have done it once, it takes about two minutes. On a windy day, weigh the feet down with a bag or a stone. After the game Two habits keep a net usable season after season. Keep studs off it A struck football does not hurt a nylon net. A boot caught in the mesh while the net is lying on the ground is what tears it. Keep feet off it when it is packed up. Dry it before it goes away Grass and damp folded into a case is what makes a net smell in the shed. Shake it out, let it dry and wipe the poles. For clubs and schools A portable net that goes up in minutes is handy for training sessions, PE lessons and summer camps. For several nets, use our /wholesale/ page to ask for a quote."
}