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.
Places to Play - USA Pickleball
Pickleheads is now the official court and game finder of USA Pickleball. USA Pickleball has partnered with Pickleheads to offer an excellent resource for locating places to play pickleball.
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)
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.
Pickleball Court Construction 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.
Do It Yourself Guidelines - USA Pickleball
One of the greatest aspects of pickleball is that it can be played nearly anywhere. And while playing pickleball isn’t much fun by yourself, setting up a court can be a do-it-yourself project that’s incredibly rewarding.
Temporary Court Setup - USA Pickleball
While temporary pickleball courts can be set up on several existing sport surfaces such as basketball courts, volleyball courts, badminton courts and inline hockey rinks, the most common surface used for shared use is a tennis court. Pickleball 411: How to Set Up a Temporary Pickleball Court.
Court Lighting Guidelines - USA Pickleball
Court Lighting Guidelines. Because of the fast-moving nature of pickleball, lighting is key. Players are required to react quickly, and visibility is essential to gameplay. Ideally, when considering lighting for the court, one should strive to have as much light as the budget affords.
USA Pickleball - The Official Site of USA Pickleball
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USA Pickleball Rulebook
The USA Pickleball Equipment Standards Manual contains equipment rules, specifications, and testing details that had previously been contained within the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook.