This net was easy to put together, but it didn't come with instructions other than the pictures on the box. We actually put it together wrong the first time! The sides and top/bottom are different sizes. Either way works, but one results in alot more slack in the net! I measured them to know which should be on the sides. There is more slack in the net than I would have expected...not tight at all. The part about being able to fold flat for storage was a big selling point for me, but when I figured out that you have to disconnect some of it to do it, I was a little disappointed! So, it sits outside under the deck. Overall, I'm happy with it.