Court Dimentions

Pickleball Court Dimensions

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A. Court Specifications. The dimensions and measurements for the standard pickleball court are:

A.1. The court shall be a rectangle 20 feet wide (6.10 m) and 44 feet long (13.41 m) for both singles and doubles matches. See Figure 2-1.
A.2. A total playing area 30 feet wide (9.14 m) and 60 feet long (18.28 m) is the minimum size that is recommended.  A total size of 34 feet by 64 feet is preferred.
A.3. Court measurements shall be made to the outside of the lines. The lines should be 2 inches (5.1 cm) in width and the same color, clearly contrasting with the color of the court surface.

B. Lines and Areas. The lines and areas of the standard pickleball court are:

B.1. Baselines. The lines parallel to the net at each end of the court are the baselines.
B.2. Sidelines. The lines perpendicular to the net on each side of the court are the sidelines.
B.3. Non-Volley Lines. The lines on each side of the net between the sidelines that are parallel to the net are the non-volley lines. These lines are located 7 feet (2.13m) from the net.
B.4. Non-Volley Zones. The zones on each side of the net between the non-volley lines and the net are the non-volley zones.
B.5. Centerlines. The lines on each side of the net bisecting the non-volley lines and the baselines are the centerlines.
B.6. Service Areas. The intersections of the non-volley zone line, the centerline and the baseline create two service areas, the left service area and the right service area.

C. Net Specifications.

C.1. Material. The net may be made of any netted material.
C.2. Net Size. The net length shall be at least 20 feet (6.1 m) extending from one sideline to the other. The net width shall be at least 2? feet (.8 m).
C.3. Mesh Size. The net? mesh size must be sufficiently small to prevent a ball from passing through it.
C.4. Height. The net shall be suspended over the center of the court and shall be 36 inches (.914 m) high at the sidelines and 34 inches (.86 m) high at the center of the court.
C.5. Center Strap. A center strap may be placed at the center of the net to enable easy adjustment to the 34 in. (.86 cm) requirement at center.
C.6. Net Edge. The top of the net should be edged with a 2 inch (5 cm) white binding over a cord or cable running through the binding. This binding must rest upon the cord or cable.
C.7. Posts. Net posts should be placed outside the sidelines. Recommended height of the post is 36 inches (.914 m) and recommended placement is 12 inches (30.48cm) from the sideline.

Information from USAPA.org

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