Owning a tennis court can be a lot of fun but it is also a major responsibility. You have to stay on top of everything from player safety to general cleanliness.

Whether you're opening up a tennis club in your hometown or are considering building a home tennis court, make sure you know what you're getting yourself into.

Here is everything you need to know about running a successful tennis court:

• Acquire necessary tennis court supplies -- There is nothing worse than inviting friends over to play tennis or having a grand opening of a tennis club only to find out that no one has the proper equipment. You need to have plenty of quality tennis court supplies, including rackets, workout towels, tennis shoes, first-aid materials, and much more.


• Proper tennis net placement -- No one want to play on a tennis court that isn't regulation size. In order to avoid conflict and heated arguments, make sure your nets are correctly placed. Your tennis net should be attached to two side posts at a height of 3.5 feet. Additionally, nets should be placed 3 feet outside of the court.


• Keep your court clean -- Keeping tennis courts clean is extremely important. Not only do you need to make sure that you're picking up trash, regularly washing the floors, and are keeping the equipment fresh, you need to easily collect tennis balls. That's where tennis ball retrievers come in. Rather than walking around and individually picking up each tennis ball, a ball retriever can help you save time, energy, and keep your court clean.


• Don't forget about seating -- Tennis is a lot of fun but it can be exhausting, which is why it's important to offer seating for yourself, your friends, or your club members. Tennis court benches should be placed on the side of your court and it won't hurt to have a water supply nearby, either.

If you want to learn more about running a safe, fun, and successful tennis court, or are in need of acquiring quality tennis court supplies, give All Star Tennis Supply a call right away.