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Slide On Over To The New Spalding Slide Multi Sport Net System

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In the sporting goods industry you can find ways that technology has made products better and advanced the way you train for the game and play it.  Some of the best technology though is the new designs that make using equipment easier.  That’s the kind of new technology you’ll find in the Spalding Slide Multi Sport Volleyball System.  Perhaps the best part about the Slide system is that you can buy one systems and use it for multiple sports.  Spalding’s Slide volleyball uprights are marked for men’s, women’s, junior high, elementary, badminton, and tennis regulation net height. The adjustments are continuous; so fine adjustments can be made to ensure correct net height for any situation.

Here’s the full scoop on the system.  Each upright is manufactured from extruded high strength aluminum tubing with A 3.010″ (76mm) O.D. and structural internal geometry for added strength. Each upright shall be 107″ (2718mm) long and shall have a baked navy powder coated finish. Each upright is clearly marked at men’s, women’s, junior high, elementary, and tennis heights. A rubber foot shall be attached to the bottom of the upright to prevent floor damage when the upright is set on the floor. A rubber foot shall also be attached to the top of the pole to keep the adjustment slider in the channel.

Adjustment sliders shall be constructed of ¾” (19mm) x 1-1/2” (38mm) aluminum tubing with 1/8″ (3.175mm) wall thickness. Adjustment sleeves shall be finished with a baked silver powder coat. Adjustment sleeves shall slide in the channel of the upright and shall be fixed in place by a spin down handle. One adjustment sleeve shall have a winch attached and a pulley at the top of the sleeve. The opposite sleeve shall have a j-hooks to attach the net top and bottom. Each sleeve has a handle to assist in height adjustments.

The net shall be tensioned by way of a worm gear winch. The winch shall have a 20:1 Gear ratio, a heavy-duty steel frame and a custom-molded plastic cover. The winch shall attach to the upright that has the pulley and shall have a nylon leader strap and steel cable to attach to the net.

Ok so that sounded kind of technical but all you really need to know is that the Spalding Slide Multi Sport Net System is made to last and easy to adjust.  Not to mention of course that you can use it for all of your net sports which will save you a ton of money.  The system is great for camps, schools, club facilities and more.  You can buy your system or read more about the available net systems by going to www.morleyathletic.com where you will find over 10,000 products to browse through.

Get In Shape For Summer Sports!

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If you play sports all year long you may be in pretty good shape but you may not be in shirtless shape.  Are you in shape for the shirts against skins games?  Who knows who will be watching from the sidelines!  If not it’s time to start working on that as the summer is about to heat up. 

When it comes to finding the right ways to lose that extra chub all it takes is a little extra effort.  An effective way of exercising is interval training.  This is pretty much a period of hard exercise followed by a period of rest.  There are many other articles out there that will get you the specifics on interval training.  I just want to give you some ideas on the exercise equipment that will help you get it done.

A basic item that has been used for years in training boxers and martial artists is the jump rope.  You’re laughing…?  When was the last time you tried jumping rope?  It is a simple cheap device that can get your heart pumping to the max.  Do a 5-10 minute interval training exercise with the jump rope and you will begin to respect it.  You can also get weighted jump ropes to help work out your arms.

Another basic item for interval training and working abs is the medicine ball.  The medicine ball has many variations these days but they all serve the same purpose.  They allow you to use a lot of the small stabilizer muscles in your body.  This will help tighten your abs and the rest of your body while making you more agile on the field.  Medicine balls are also great to use with a partner!

You can also use an agility ladder in your interval training program.  Your sports program may already use this but working it into an interval training program will get you results.  It will help your agility and increase your fat burning capacity.

One item that is required with any interval training is a stopwatch.  You can get a regular stopwatch, a table timer, or the jumbo wrist stopwatch.  The jumbo wrist stopwatch comes with a wrist strap, a lanyard, and a clipboard clip.  I would recommend the jumbo wrist stopwatch just because of its versatility.

So whether your in shape for the shirtless games or not it would be a good idea to try some interval training.  Summer is right around the corner and you don’t want to be one of the players with a shirt on when its 100 degrees out.

For more information and pricing on fitness items that will help you lose some flab go to www.morelyathletic.com.

Badminton vs Physical Education – What products can take the punishment!

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Badminton has been an old standby for PE classes through the decades.  A fantastic sport that can be played by youngsters and adults alike, badminton requires little equipment and offers an exciting workout that will improve eye hand coordination and agility.

Physical education equipment takes a beating and lightweight badminton rackets, birdies and nets are not known for their ability to withstand punishment. 

While new racket materials such as titanium composites have become more prevalent there are a few standard models that are known to take a lickin’ and keep on “racketing”.  You get the point!

This article will point out a few badminton racket models that physical education teachers across the country have depended on.  We will also discuss badminton shuttlecocks and badminton nets that will help you run your physical education program.

Badminton Rackets

While competitive badders through out the world may be in the market for high tech composite badminton rackets for physical education classes you should have one material on your mind… steel, steel, steel.

There is no substitute for good old steel.  Steel shaft, steel frame and even steel strings.   Here are some popular models:


The Morley# M14539 badminton racket offers about as much steel as you can get into a racket without ending up with giant spatula.

The Morley#M14540 doesn’t feature the steel strings but it does not lack in durability.  Double steel shafts keep this badminton racket coming back for more, again and again.

The Morley# M14543 badminton racket is 2″ shorter than a standard badminton racket.  Measuring in at 24″ in length it is designed for younger elementary school badminton players.  It also features a durable steel shaft and a steel frame.

Other models that are popular at the institutional level are as follows:

Carlton Attack Ti, Carlton C9750, Carlton 313, ADA 76 Smack Excel, Yonex B460 and HL 110.

Some of these models feature aluminum shafts and frames but all of these models have proven themselves in the gymnasium and are a great value.  These higher end models are still available at economy prices which makes them a great purchase for high school level physical education classes were durability may be a little less of a concern and a better playing racket is more important so students can excel.

Badminton Shuttlecocks & Birdies

Here it gets a little tricky – while steel rackets are usually some of the least expensive and best for PE classes when it comes to shuttlecocks cheapest is not always best.  The least expensive shuttlecocks are plastic with rubber tip and should be considered only for backyard use.

They do not offer the best flight characteristics so they will actually make the game harder as the birdie appears to have a mind of it’s own in flight.  They are a bargain though and very durable (if you don’t mind putting them back together) so you may want to have some on hand just in case.

The best models have a cork tip for better pop off of the racket and nylon skirts that perform well.

As for speed my advice is medium / blue speed as this is practical for all age groups.

In the color arena yellow has become increasingly popular for youngsters as they are easier to track in flight.

My pick for shuttlecocks for PE would be one of these or a mix:

Carlton T800 Yellow Blue Speed

Carlton C100 White Blue Speed

Yonex Mavis M300M White or Yellow

All of the above are of high quality for great playability.  They will pop of the strings, fly in the direction you intended (assuming you know how to use the racket) and they are durable enough to survive physical education classes.

Badminton Nets

A lot of school accounts purchase our PE quality badminton net (M14564) or economy nets (M14565) which is fine but if your net will be used indoors may I suggest the M14563 institutional net.  The difference, other than a few dollars, is that the institutional model features taped sides and bottom while the less expensive models are just net.

The taped sides and bottom make the net keep its shape better for a more professional look and better playability, the tape also helps the net standout more and most importantly the taped sides and bottom make the net last longer and easier to roll for storage.  Believe me the extra few bucks is well worth it.

If you’re using the net outside however go with the cheapest model – this will stand up to the elements best and provide more bang for your buck.

This little bit of advice should help you stretch your physical education equipment budget. 

is a fantastic sport and teaching it to our children in physical education classes will help build healthy adults.  The sport will improve coordination, balance and agility as well as building a healthy respect for competition.