Pickleball Court Dimensions
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 right angles to the court. If you do, one player will be looking directly into the sun in the early morning or late afternoon which can certainly prove to be safety hazard.
The Court
Baselines: sit parallel to the net at the end of the court.
Sidelines: running the length of the court.
Non-volley zone (NVZ): the area on either side of the net bound in by a line parallel to and 7 feet from the net and two sidelines.
Centerline: extends down the center from the baselines to the NVZ, dividing the court.
Service area: the area beyond the NVZ on either side of the centerline, including the centerline, sideline, and baseline.