Pickleball Court Layout and Dimensions
Basic Court Dimensions
Overall Measurements
- Total Court Length: 44 feet (13.41 meters)
- Total Court Width: 20 feet (6.1 meters)
- Playing Surface: Same size for both singles and doubles
Court Areas
Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen)
- Extends 7 feet (2.13 meters) from net on each side
- Width: 20 feet (6.1 meters)
- Purpose: Prevents volleys close to net
Service Courts
- Length: 15 feet (4.57 meters)
- Width: 10 feet (3.05 meters)
- Divided by centerline
Lines and Markings
Court Lines
- Baseline: Back boundary line
- Sidelines: Side boundary lines
- Non-Volley Line: Kitchen line
- Centerline: Divides service courts
Line Specifications
- Line Width: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
- Line Color: Contrasting with court surface
- All lines are part of the court they define
Net Specifications
Net Measurements
- Height at Sidelines: 36 inches (91.44 cm)
- Height at Center: 34 inches (86.36 cm)
- Net Width: 20 feet (6.1 meters)
- Mesh Size: Small enough to prevent ball passage
Setting Up a Court
Setup Steps
- Measure and mark total court area (44' x 20')
- Mark non-volley zones (7' from net on each side)
- Draw centerline to divide service courts
- Install net at proper height
- Verify all measurements and lines
Surface Requirements
- Level surface
- Good drainage
- Non-slip material
- Clear of obstacles
Ready to Play?
Now that you understand the court layout, check out our Serving Techniques Guide to start playing!