Pickleball Courts and Construction
Whether you’re setting up for serious competition, casual games with friends, or a temporary surface for an event, knowing the basics can help you get the most enjoyment out of your court. These guidelines will get you started on building the court that's perfect for your specific needs.
One of the keys to taking your pickleball game to the next level is having a convenient place to play. Whether you’re setting up for serious competition, casual games with friends, or a temporary surface for an event, knowing the basics can help you …
Do It Yourself Guidelines - USA Pickleball
When laying out a temporary (or permanent) pickleball court, it is important to know the correct specifications as indicated in the diagram. It is also important to note that if you are setting up an outdoor pickleball court on an existing court surface that is oriented in the normal north/south direction, do not place the pickleball courts at ...
What Is Pickleball? | USA Pickleball
A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court and measures 20×44 feet. In pickleball, the same court is used for both singles and doubles play. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the middle.
Temporary Court Setup - USA Pickleball
The diagram on the left shows 2 pickleball courts laid out on a tennis court. A standard tennis court pad is 60'x120'. The minimum recommended size for a pickleball court is 30'x60'.
Pickleball Court Construction And Maintenance Manual
The 182-page manual details the design, construction and maintenance of courts for pickleball, which is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., with more than 8.9 million participants, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
Pickleball is a paddle sport played using a special perforated ball on a 20-foot-by-44-foot court with a tennis-type net. The court is divided into right/even and left/odd service courts and non-volley zones. (See Figure 2-1.)
Outdoor Court Construction - USA Pickleball
Learn much more about construction, surfacing, and maintenance of pickleball courts by purchasing the Pickleball Courts – Construction & Maintenance Manual; Learn how to layout and stripe a pickleball court (permanent or temporary lines)
pickleball courts on a tennis court, however, the space will be packed, with minimal room between courts [Diagram #2]. Tennis courts often come in pairs, so we’ve included the optimal layout using a 6 pickleball/2 tennis court mark-up. [Diagram #3]. Repurposing tennis courts—marking lines on courts specifically dedicated to pickleball.
Court Lighting Guidelines - USA Pickleball
In general Class 1 Professional courts will require a Zone large to hit the USA Pickleball Lighting Standards and Zone medium is ideal for most Class 2 and Class 3 courts. Individual court size and number of courts in addition to court classification can impact fixture selection.