Whether you’re building a backyard court or just settling an "out-of-bounds" argument, knowing the exact size of a pickleball court is important! The best players on earth can telegraph the court in their mind and send the ball into angles that leave you scrambling! The good news? It’s much smaller than a tennis court, which is exactly why the game is so fast-paced and social. Visualize and think about the angles that are easy for you to hit? Now use that knowledge against your opponents and put the ball where they can’t get it back easily!
A professional grade pickleball court is a rectangle measuring 20 feet wide by 44 feet long. This size is used for both singles and doubles play.
The Non-Volley Zone (The Kitchen): This is the 7-foot area extending from the net on both sides. You cannot volley (hit the ball in the air) while standing inside this zone.
Service Areas: Behind the Kitchen, the court is split into two equal rectangles (the Left and Right Service Courts), each measuring 10 feet wide by 15 feet long.
Net Height: The net should be hung at 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center.
While the court itself is 20' x 44', you need extra space for "overrun." The USAPA recommends a total playing area of 30 feet by 60 feet to allow players to safely chase down deep lobs for amazing tweeners (see Andrew’s multiple failed attempts per game ????) and angled dinks without hitting a fence or wall that leave your opponents racing to hit an ATP.
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