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How to Make the Sides of an Agility Ladder with Tape

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Creating a temporary agility ladder using tape involves laying down tape strips to form the side boundaries of the ladder structure. Based on the reference, you can make the foundational sides of an agility ladder structure using duct tape.

To create the basic framework for an agility ladder using tape, you will primarily form the two long side rails that define the ladder's length and width.

Materials

  • Duct tape
  • Paint stick (standard width)

Steps to Create the Tape Sides

Follow these steps to lay down the side rails of your tape agility ladder structure:

  1. Determine Dimensions: A standard agility ladder is typically 15 feet long and 20 inches wide. This length and implied width guide the placement of your tape strips.
  2. Prepare Tape Strips: Cut or unroll two strips of duct tape. Each strip should be 15 feet long to match the standard ladder length.
  3. Lay Tape Sticky-Side Up: Carefully place each 15-foot strip of duct tape on the ground with the sticky side facing upwards. This is crucial for adhering the rungs (if you were adding them) and provides a non-slip surface on the tape itself.
  4. Space the Strips: Position the two tape strips parallel to each other. The spacing between the center of one strip and the center of the other strip should be one paint-stick apart. This method uses a common household item for consistent spacing, approximating the required width for a standard agility ladder.
  5. Secure the Ends: To keep the long tape strips from shifting while you work or train, stick the ends of both tape strips firmly to the ground.
Component Dimension/Guideline Notes
Ladder Length 15 feet Length of each tape strip side
Ladder Width 20 inches (standard) Implied by spacing of the side strips
Tape Strips Two, 15 feet long each Placed on the ground
Tape Direction Sticky-side up For potential rung placement/grip
Spacing One paint-stick apart Measured center-to-center
Securing Stick ends to ground Prevents movement

Following these steps allows you to create the essential 15-foot long, parallel boundaries for your agility ladder using tape, maintaining a standard width through paint-stick spacing.

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