Marking Permanent
Lines
Standard pickleball lines
are 2 inches wide. Before
purchasing paints from
your local supply store, go to
a tennis court specialist such
as California Sports Court.
The white paints sold for
tennis courts are extremely
durable and will not be
slippery when wet.
2. Measure 20 feet from A to C and 48.33 feet from B
to C. Mark point C where the two tape measures
meet. Apply tape to the inside of your line from A to
C, but not B to C.
2 on 1
4. To create the non-volley zones and net placement,
measure down lines AB and CD and draw marks
at 15, 22 and 29 feet. Connect the lines, as shown, by
applying tape to the inside (closer to the net) of your
15 and 29 lines. Mark 22 is the net.
4 on 1
5. Finally, to create the centerlines, measure down
lines AC and BD and draw marks at 10 feet. Measure
down the non-volley lines and draw marks at 10
feet. Connect the lines, as shown, by applying tape
centered along the line.
48
15’
22’
10’
B
10’
29’
Note: When
connecting
two points,
one A
person
stands
on the tape at one
1. Measure
a 44’ straight
line from
to B. Apply
tape.
point while the second person pulls the tape to the second point. Pull the
2. Measures
20’ down
from
line A then
to C with
tape
measure
1 gently
tape firm,
a few inches
off the
ground,
loosen
the
tape and
and 48.33’ from point B to C with tape measure 2. Mark point
apply it to the ground. Step every inch of the tape down onto the court. •
C where the two tape measures meet. Connect the tape from
A to C, but not B to C.
3. Measures 44’ down from point C to D with 1 tape measure
and down 20’ from point B to D with the other. The point
where the two tape measures meet will be point D. Tape lines
from C to D and B to D.
4. Measures down Line AB and draw marks at 15, 22 and 29
Connect the lines as shown.
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feet. Do the same with Line CD.
5. Measures down Lines AC and BD and draw marks at 10’. Do
the same with the15’ non-volley lines. onnect the lines.
10’
29’
22’
10’
15’
A
C
Overall Court Dimension
(includes lines):
44’ x 20’
Net Posts: Ideally 12”
outside the sidelines
Net Height: 34” at center
and 36” at sidelines
Width of Lines: Ideally 2”
6 on 2
3. Measure 44 feet from C to D and 20 feet from B to
D. Mark point D where the two tape measures meet.
Apply tape to the inside of your lines from C to D
and B to D.
Player surfaces
The vast majority of tennis
courts and pickleball
courts are asphalt because
they’re less expensive
than concrete. When
marking pickleball court
lines over existing tennis
or basketball courts, it’s
important to consider
the paint and whether or
not you’ll use a padded
surface. Companies such
as California Sport Courts
offer durable do-it-yourself
paints for concrete and
asphalt surfaces. They also
sell cushioned coatings
that are easier on the
body, which are typically
installed by professional
contractors.
1. Measure a 44-foot straight line from A to B. Apply
tape to the inside of your line.
D