Abstract: A volleyball game net includes a headband construction from a textile cloth having a high tensile strength and an elongation of less than about 0.00083 percent at a specified working tension and temperature. A textile cloth footband and marginal tapes complete the net periphery. The side edges are made rigid by means such as reinforcing rods within the marginal tapes.
Abstract: A basketball goal includes an upright member and a backboard assembly and connecting members for mounting the backboard assembly to the upright member. A pivoting member is used to pivot the backboard assembly to raise or lower the rim. Locking members are also provided to secure the backboard into position after pivoting.
Abstract: A game net assembly, useful for example in playing lawn tennis, badminton, volleyball or like games is described as including a ratchet buckle for applying necessary tensions to the net.