COMPLETE BASKETBALL SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
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MODEL N° 90541
OWNER’S MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION #1158013 D 7/19/2018
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PARTS LIST
ID Item Description Qty
DKM Base 2
AEF Base Plug 2
DKN Support Tube 2
DKO Net Pole 2
DKP Net 1
DKQ Accessory Bag 1
DKR Paddle 4
PARTS IDENTIFIER
DKQ (x1)
Accessory Bag
DKR (x4)
Paddle
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
DKV (x1)
Birdie Sleeve
EFT (x1)
Volleyball
DKT (x2)
Pickle Ball
DKU (x2)
Birdie
DKO (x2)
Net Pole
DKN (x2)
Support Tube
DKM (x2)
Base
AEF (x2)
Base Plug
DKP (x1)
Net (not to scale)
ID Item Description Qty
EFT Volleyball 1
DKT Pickle Ball 2
DKU Birdie 2
DKV Birdie Sleeve 1
EGN Plastic Stake 4
EGO Guy Line 2
EGP Storage Straps 2
EG0 (x2)
Guy Line
EGN (x4)
Plastic Stake
EGP (x2)
Storage Straps
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PARTS REQUIRED
Parts shown at 10% of Actual Size
PICKLEBALL AND BADMINTON ASSEMBLY
SEC
1
TOOLS REQUIRED
(1)(1)
or
(35 lb)
DKM (x2)
Base
AEF (x2)
Base Plug
DKP (x1)
Net (not to scale)
DKO (x2)
Net Pole
DKN (x2)
Support Tube
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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OPTION A: Fill the Base (DKM) with sand.
SEC
1.1
(1)(1)
OPTION B: Fill the Base (DKM) with water. Add a tablespoon of chlorine bleach.
or
or
DKM
DKM
(35 lb)
DKM
AEF
Insert the Base Plug (AEF) into the Base (DKM) as shown.
SEC
1.2
Note: Filling the bases with sand is recommended. Sand will provide increased performance of the
system by increasing stability and allowing for less sag in the net. Sand also reduces the chance of
leakage during storage or transport. If the base is filled with water, make sure that it remains full of
water during use. Performance will be significantly reduced if water has leaked from the system.
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TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Slide the Base onto Support Tube (DKN) as shown.
SEC
1.3
Insert the Net Pole (DKO) into the Support Tube (DKN). Make sure the Push
Button clicks into place.
SEC
1.4
DKN
Note: Repeat steps 1.1-1.4 to assemble
the other Pole and Base assembly.
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DKO
DKN
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Arrange the Bases (DKM) as shown, with the Support Legs (DKN) facing in
toward each other.
SEC
1.5
Use the Clip to secure the Net (DKP) to the top loop on the Net Pole.
SEC
1.6
Note: Repeat this step to attach the net
to the other side of the assembly.
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DKM
DKN
DKM
DKN
DKP
Loop
Loop
Clip
Clip
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
To adjust the height of the Net, press the Push Buttons near the top of
the Net Pole (DKO) and slide the pole to the desired position. Make sure the
Buttons snap into place. Repeat this for the other side of the assembly.
SEC
1.7
Note: To reduce the width of the Net, roll it onto the Net Pole until the desired length is reached.
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Note: The Net has three height settings: 36” and 49” for Pickleball, and 61” for Badminton.
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DKO
Push Buttons
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VOLLEYBALL ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
SEC
2
DKP (x1)
Net (not to scale)
DKO (x2)
Net Pole
DKN (x2)
Support Tube
TOOLS REQUIRED
EGN (x4)
Plastic Stake
EG0 (x2)
Guy Line
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Move the cap from the end of the Support Tube (DKN) to the end of the short
protruding tube coming off the side of the Support Tube. Assemble the Net
Pole (DKO) to the Support Tube. Make sure the pins snap into place before
continuing to the next step.
SEC
2.1
Note: You will not need to use the bases for volleyball.
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Cap
DKN
DKO
Note: To reduce the width of the Net, roll it onto the Net Pole until the desired length is reached.
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Note: The Volleyball Net has three height settings: 90”, 78”, and 65”.
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Push Button
DKO
90”
78”
65”
Adjust the Net to the desired height. Press the Push Buttons near the top
of the Net Pole (DKO) and slide the pole to the desired position. Make sure
the Buttons snap into place. Repeat this for the other Net Pole assembly.
SEC
2.2
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Locate the loop in the center of the Guy Line (EGO) and slip it over the top of
the Net Pole (DKO) as shown.
SEC
2.4
DKO
EGO
Use the Clip to secure the Net (DKP) to the top loop on the Net Pole.
SEC
2.3
Note: Repeat this step to attach the net
to the other side of the assembly.
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DKP
Loop
Loop
Clip
Clip
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
SEC
2.5
Make sure the cord of the Guy Line (EGO) is threaded through the ring at
each end as shown. If it is not, just twist the knot on the ring two full
rotations in the same direction.
SEC
2.6
While one adult holds the Pole Assembly upright, use a Rubber Mallet to
drive the Plastic Stakes (EGN) through the loop at each end of the Guy Line
and into the ground at an angle. Then pull the rings up toward the top of
the Pole to secure the line.
EGO
Ring
EGN
TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
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NO TOOLS OR HARDWARE REQUIRED FOR THIS PAGE
Repeat steps 2.5 and 2.6 for the other side of the assembly. Make sure
the Poles are oriented as shown, with the Small Tube Extension facing out
toward the Stakes.
SEC
2.7
Small Tube Extension
Small Tube Extension
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Note: This is an abbreviated form of the rules to
give a quick overview of how the game is played.
Volleyball Rules
Abbreviated
Rules
Court
Dimensions
BASIC PLAY - In basic volleyball, there are three players in the front row and three in the
back. Players rotate position every time they regain the serve. Control of the serve switches
sides each time the ball is forced onto the ground on the serving team’s side of the net,
or by faults committed by the serving team. A fault occurs when an error is made causing
the ball to fall out of bounds or land on the wrong side of the net, or when a rule is broken,
such as the same player hitting the ball twice in a row. Teams are allowed to hit the ball
three times before sending it over the net. A fourth hit is a fault and results in a point or a
side-out, depending on the chosen method of scoring. Other faults include touching the
net during play, striking the ball over the net while your hand is on the opponents side,
or serves that land out of play without being touched by the opponent. Serves can be
underhand or overhand.
15-POINT FORMAT - To win a match, you have to win 2 out of 3 games. Games are played
to 15 points. If the score becomes 14-all, the side which first scored 14 may choose to
continue the game to 15 points or to set the game to 17 points. If you win a rally in which
your opposition served, you win back the service rights. Only the serving side can add a
point to its score.
25-POINT FORMAT (OR RALLY SCORING)- To win a match, you have to win 3 out of 5 games.
To win a game, you have to score 25 points, and you must win by two points. Play con-
tinues as usual and points are continually tallied until there is a winner, even if the score
goes over 25. This is the current scoring method used in offical volleyball matches.
Attack Line
60’
10’
30’
20’
Endline
Sideline
Net
Net Height Options:
90 inches
78 inches
65 inches
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Paddle Badminton Rules
Abbreviated
Rules
Court
Dimensions
BASIC PLAY - The serve is underhand and does not bounce. The goal is to hit a birdie over
the net and onto the floor within the court boundaries to win a point. The opponent tries
to keep the birdie from hitting the ground by returning the birdie back over the net. If the
serve clears the net but is short of the serving line, the opponent can choose to either hit
the birdie and play the point or let the birdie fall short and win the point/serve.
15-POINT FORMAT - To win a match, you have to win 2 out of 3 games. Games are played
to 15 points for men and 11 points for women. If the score becomes 14-all (10-all in
women's singles), the side which first scored 14 (10) may choose to continue the game
to 15 (11) points or to 'set' the game to 17 (13) points. If you win a rally in which your
opposition served, you win back the service rights. Only the serving side can add a point
to its score.
21-POINT FORMAT - To win a match, you have to win 2 out of 3 games. To win a game, you
have to score 21 points. If a score becomes 20-20, the side which scores 2 consecutive
points wins. If the score becomes 29-29, the side that scores the 30th point wins. In this
format, points can be scored by both the serving and returning sides.
Net Height:
61 inches
Short Service Line
44’
6’ 6”
20’
10’
15’ 6”
Baseline
Sideline
Long Service Line
(Doubles)
Long Service
Line (Singles)
Centerline
Doubles Sideline
Singles Sideline
1’ 6”
2’ 6”
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Note: This is an abbreviated form of the rules to give a quick overview of how the game is
played. Visit carterpaddleton.com for more information. (©Carter Paddleton, LLC)
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Note: The Birdie included with this system is
designed for use with Paddles, not rackets.
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SERVICE - The serve must be hit underhand, the ball must only contact the paddle
below waist-level, and the ball must be allowed to bounce once off the serve before
being played. When the ball is returned in play, the serving team must also allow the
ball to bounce before playing it. After the ball has bounced one time on both sides of
the net, both teams can either volley the ball in the air or play it off the bounce. This is
called the double-bounce rule. The serve is made diagonally cross-court and must clear
the non-volley zone (see “The Non-volley Zone” below). Only one serve attempt is al-
lowed, except in the event of a let (the ball touches the net on the serve, and lands on
the correct service court).
Note: This is an abbreviated form of the rules to give a quick overview of how the game is
played. Visit USAPA.org for more information. (©USA Pickleball Association)
Pickleball Rules
Abbreviated
Rules
THE NON-VOLLEY ZONE - The 7-foot zone on both sides of the net is called the non-volley
zone. No volleying is permitted within the non-volley zone. To volley is to hit the ball in
the air without first letting it bounce. This rule prevents players from executing smashes
from within the zone. When volleying the ball, the player may not step on or over the
line. It is a fault if the player's momentum causes the player or anything the player is
wearing or carrying to touch the non-volley zone. It is a fault even if the ball is declared
dead before the player touches the zone. A player may be in the non-volley zone at any
other time.
SCORING - Both players on the serving team are allowed to serve, and a team shall score
points only when serving. A game is played to eleven points and a team must win by
two points. Rallies are lost by failing to return the ball in bounds to the opponent's court
before the second bounce, stepping into the non-volley zone and volleying the ball, or
by violating the double-bounce rule. The hand is considered an extension of the paddle.
The player loses the rally if the ball hits any other part of his body or clothing.
Court
Dimensions
Net Height Options:
49 inches
36 inches
Non-Volley Zone
44’
7’
20’
10’
15’
Baseline
Sideline
Left Service
Area
Right Service
Area
Centerline
Non-Volley Zone
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Do not climb on Poles or Net.
WARNING
1117935
If the warning sticker is illegible, destroyed, or removed,
contact Customer Service for a replacement.
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NOTES
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