Its all about loading the net properly and not throwing it too hard or twisting it.....At first yesterday I was only getting it right half the time now I can open it almost everytime....Just think about the way you do it each time to eliminate mistakes...Net size makes a difference too....I have a 6 ft net that spreads 12 ft....I actually need a 10 ft net with a 20ft spread...I tend to over power the throws with the 6 ft net...Its all about your height and mostly strength.