Complete guide to official USA Pickleball court dimensions, net height specifications, line markings, and step-by-step DIY backyard or driveway setup.
Official Dimensions
A standard pickleball court is 20 feet wide by 44 feet long. The kitchen extends 7 feet from the net, and the net is 36 inches at the posts and 34 inches at center.
Zone Breakdown
Service courts are 10 feet wide and 15 feet long behind the kitchen line. The same boundaries apply to singles and doubles.
DIY Driveway Setup
- Mark the center net line.
- Measure 7 feet for kitchen lines.
- Measure 15 feet to each baseline.
- Connect sidelines and snap the centerline.
- Apply 2-inch tape and set the net center strap to 34 inches.
FAQ
Official court lines are 2 inches wide, and a total footprint of 30 by 60 feet is recommended for safe run-off.