Pickleball court dimensions are as easy and fun to understand as pickleball itself. Here we briefly discussed all pickleball court dimensions and measurements.
With the enormous growth of the new sports craze, pickleball, people are now keen to know more about pickleball. It is easy to learn and playable for all ages, gender, and skill types. A pickleball court can be easily built into the court of a country club, a recreation center, a school, or even into one’s house.
Given below is the information for sports lovers that are looking forward to building a pickleball court.
Take a look at your space first
If you are going to build a multi-court complex or convert a tennis or badminton court into your pickleball court? or if you are going to build it from a scratch? Depending upon the type of your situation you will have to consider the type of pickleball court size.
As backyard pickleball court dimensions are different from those of official pickleball court dimensions that are built for tournaments. Therefore, determine your type of pickleball court while considering your need and your area first.
It means that if you are going to use a tennis court as a pickleball court then it will be easily divided into four pickleball courts. However, if this project is bigger and you are going to build a multi-court pickleball system then the construction will be the same as a single court but we will build multiple courts on a larger scale and will also need fences with padding among each pickleball court.
What are pickleball court dimensions?
Before constructing a pickleball court you will need to determine the basic USAPA pickleball court dimensions.
- The pickleball court dimensions for singles and doubles play are 20 by 44.
- The standard pickleball court dimensions when converting a tennis court into a pickleball court is 30 by 60 feet in its area with a net height of 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the central.
- The preferable area to build a standalone pickleball court for a tournament is 34 by 64 feet.
Choose the type of surface
The type of court controls the type of play. When building a pickleball court from scratch or revamping an existing court you will decide the type of material that will be used.
The common type of material used to build pickleball court surfaces are
Asphalt
Asphalt court surfaces are a more affordable option however they require additional upkeep.
Concrete
Concrete court surfaces are considered best in both value and durability.
Snap-together
If you do not want to permanently alter the court surface then snap-together court plastic is the right option.
Choose the Perimeter fencing
When playing in a multi-court, the fencing helps to keep the ball within the playing area and also provides security to the players. Among the variety of fencing, the most popular one is wire fencing. It is not only reliably durable but also allows spectators to see into the court. With the help of s contractor, you can easily get the job done.
Fencing dimensions:
The common height of fencing is 10 feet, however, if padded the 4 feet fencing is also good to go.
Light up your Pickleball court
Lighten up your pickleball court for a nighttime fun match! The standard format for pickleball court lightning includes two light poles of almost 1500 watts and each of them should be 18 to 20 feet high. The poles should be mounted 224 inches back from the court.
The net system
Once you are done with the space, surface, and fencing, let’s determine the right pickleball net for you. All types of the net have different systems and characteristics. Outdoor poles have their specific characteristics to withstand atmospheric changes.
The pickleball net system includes
- One ratchet
- Two poles
- Sleeves
- One pickleball net
Set up of pickleball court
To set up your pickleball court, begin with orienting the court from north-south. This orientation provides backup for the players having outdoor pickleball games as they face hindrances during weather changes. If you are installing the net for your backyard pickleball court then it is a comparatively easier and simple process. However, Installing the net and building up a court for clubs, schools, and recreation centers require a professional contractor.
Court lines:
The sidelines of the pickleball court should be 2 inches wide and white in color. To draw the marker’s line one can use blue #3 chalk dust and green or orange masking tape.
Sidelines:
The sidelines run perpendicular to the pickleball net on both sides.
Baselines:
The baseline run parallels the pickleball net.
Centerlines:
These lines run between the non-volley line and the baseline.
Non-volley zone:
The area surrounded by two court sidelines, the net, and the non-volley line is known as the non-volley zone.
Non-volley line:
The non-volley lines run parallel to the net and are located on each side of the net between the sidelines. These non-volley lines should be 7 feet from the net.
