Court marking drawings
Sports court dimensions, drawn line by line.
A picture of a court is not enough to mark one. These are marking sheets: 11 courts drawn to scale from the official rules, with every line dimensioned, the diagonal to check the court is square, the edge each line is measured to, and the posts, nets and goals drawn from the side.
- m, cm or ft-inOne switch changes every number on the page.
- Square checkThe diagonal for each court, so a tape can prove the corners.
- Which edgeInside or outside of the line: the rule changes by sport.
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Counts are worked out with each court's full run-off. Tennis, badminton and netball courts placed side by side share the space between them, as their guidelines allow. Posts, fences, drains and slopes can change the answer, so we confirm the layout on site.
Tennis court dimensions
Doubles court with singles lines. The run-off shown is the ITF minimum for club and recreational courts.
- Playing area
- 23.77 m × 10.97 m
- With run-off
- 34.73 m × 17.07 m (5.48 m behind each end line, 3.05 m at each side)
- Surface to build
- 593 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 26.179 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm for the centre service line and centre mark; 2.5 to 5 cm for the others; the baseline may be up to 10 cm.
- Net and posts
- 0.914 m at the centre, 1.07 m at the posts. Posts stand 0.914 m outside the doubles sidelines.
- Run-off for tournaments
- 6.40 m behind each baseline and 3.66 m at each side, 36.57 m × 18.29 m overall.
- Centre mark
- 0.10 m long, inside each baseline.
- Net posts
- No more than 15 cm across; the top no more than 2.5 cm above the net cord. Singles sticks hold the net at 1.07 m, 0.914 m outside the singles lines.
- Fence
- Behind the court 3 m or 3.60 m high; at the sides 1.20 m or the same as behind.
- Lighting
- At least 350 lux for competition play.
Pickleball court dimensions
Pickleball is set out in feet: a 20 × 44 ft court on a 30 × 60 ft surface. Switch to feet and inches to see the native numbers.
- Playing area
- 13.411 m × 6.096 m
- With run-off
- 18.288 m × 9.144 m (2.438 m behind each end line, 1.524 m at each side)
- Surface to build
- 167 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 14.732 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 2 in (5 cm). The non-volley zone lines belong to the kitchen.
- Net and posts
- 0.914 m at the sidelines, 0.864 m at the centre. Posts stand 6.706 m apart, inside to inside.
- Preferred surface
- 10.363 m × 19.507 m where the site allows.
- Non-volley zone
- 2.134 m on each side of the net.
- Net
- At least 6.629 m long and 0.762 m deep; posts no more than 0.076 m across.
- Fence
- Behind the court at least 3.048 m high. At the sides at least 0.914 m, but full height for the first 6.096 m from the back fence.
Badminton court dimensions
One court for singles and doubles. Inner side lines are for singles; the inner back line is the doubles long service line.
- Playing area
- 13.40 m × 6.10 m
- With run-off
- 17.40 m × 9.10 m (2 m behind each end line, 1.50 m at each side)
- Surface to build
- 158 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 14.723 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 4 cm, and each line is part of the area it marks out.
- Net and posts
- 1.524 m at the centre, 1.55 m at the posts. Posts stand on the doubles sidelines.
- Short service line
- 1.98 m from the net.
- Between courts
- 1.50 m clear between the sides of neighbouring courts.
- Net
- 0.76 m deep and at least 6.10 m wide, with a 0.075 m white top tape. Posts 1.55 m high.
Basketball court dimensions (FIBA)
Full FIBA court. The no-charge semicircle (radius 1.25 m) and backboard sit inside each restricted area.
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 m
- With run-off
- 32 m × 19 m (2 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 608 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 31.765 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm. The boundary lines are not part of the court: 28 × 15 m is measured to their inside edge.
- Ring and backboard
- Ring 3.05 m above the floor. Ring centre 1.575 m from the end line; backboard face 1.20 m from it.
- Three-point line
- Arc of 6.75 m radius, with straight lines 0.90 m in from each sideline.
- Free-throw line
- Far edge 5.80 m from the end line, 3.60 m long, extended to the restricted area.
- Throw-in lines
- 0.15 m long, outside the sideline opposite the scorer’s table, 8.325 m from each end line.
- Backboard
- 1.80 m × 1.05 m. Its bottom edge sits 2.90 m above the floor: the ring top is level with the base of the inner rectangle, 0.15 m above the bottom edge.
- Ring
- 0.45 m to 0.459 m inside; nearest edge 0.151 m from the backboard.
- Support
- At least 2 m behind the outer edge of the end line, padding included, for FIBA level 1 and 2 games. Indoor courts need 7 m clear height.
3x3 basketball court dimensions
One basket on a 15 × 11 m court. The markings match full-court FIBA basketball, with the arc as the two-point line.
- Playing area
- 11 m × 15 m
- With run-off
- 15 m × 19 m (2 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 285 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 18.601 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm, measured as for full-court basketball.
- Ring
- Ring 3.05 m above the floor.
- Two-point line
- Arc of 6.75 m radius from the point under the ring.
- Backboard and ring
- As for full-court basketball: board bottom 2.90 m above the floor, ring 3.05 m.
Volleyball court dimensions
Indoor volleyball court with a 3 m free zone. The short dashed marks extend the attack lines; the marks behind the end lines show the service zone.
- Playing area
- 18 m × 9 m
- With run-off
- 24 m × 15 m (3 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 360 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 20.125 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm, drawn inside the 18 × 9 m.
- Net and posts
- 2.43 m for men, 2.24 m for women. Posts stand 0.50 m to 1 m outside the sidelines (drawn at 1 m).
- Attack line
- Rear edge 3 m from the centre line.
- Free zone
- At least 3 m on all sides. FIVB competitions need more.
- Net and antennae
- Net 1 m deep and 9.50 m to 10 m long. Antennae 1.80 m long, rising 0.80 m above the net at each sideline. Posts 2.55 m high.
- Clear height
- At least 7 m above the court.
Netball court dimensions
Court in thirds, with a goal circle at each end and a 0.9 m centre circle.
- Playing area
- 30.50 m × 15.25 m
- With run-off
- 36.60 m × 21.35 m (3.05 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 781 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 34.10 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm, part of the court.
- Goal posts
- Goal posts 3.05 m high at the middle of each goal line.
- Goal circle
- Semicircle of 4.90 m radius.
- Between courts
- 3.65 m where two courts sit side by side.
- Goal post and ring
- Post 3.05 m high, 0.065 m to 0.10 m across, back of the pole on the outer edge of the goal line. Ring 0.38 m inside, on a 0.15 m arm.
- Lighting
- At least 200 lux for competition play.
Handball court dimensions
Goal areas at 6 m, dashed free-throw lines at 9 m, the 7 m line, the 4 m goalkeeper line and the substitution marks on one sideline.
- Playing area
- 40 m × 20 m
- With run-off
- 44 m × 22 m (2 m behind each end line, 1 m at each side)
- Surface to build
- 968 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 44.721 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm; 8 cm on the goal line between the posts. Lines are part of the areas they mark out.
- Goals
- Goals 3 m wide and 2 m high, inside measurement.
- Free-throw line
- Dashes 0.15 m long with 0.15 m gaps.
- Substitution lines
- 4.50 m from the centre line, crossing the sideline.
- Goal frame
- Posts and crossbar 0.08 m square, painted in two contrasting colours. Fixed to the floor or the wall behind.
Futsal court dimensions
Drawn at 40 × 20 m. Futsal allows 25 to 42 m by 16 to 25 m, or 38 to 42 m by 20 to 25 m for international matches.
- Playing area
- 40 m × 20 m
- With run-off
- 44 m × 24 m (2 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 1,056 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 44.721 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 8 cm, part of the areas they mark out.
- Goals
- Goals 3 m wide and 2 m high, inside measurement.
- Penalty marks
- 6 m and 10 m from the goal, with marks 5 m either side of the 10 m mark.
- Run-off
- At least 1 m; 2 m preferred and drawn here; 3 m for international play.
- Goal frame
- Posts and crossbar 0.08 m wide and deep, a different colour from the court, with a system that stops the goal tipping over.
Sepak takraw court dimensions
Same footprint as a badminton court, with a centre line, quarter circles at the net and a service circle in each half.
- Playing area
- 13.40 m × 6.10 m
- With run-off
- 19.40 m × 12.10 m (3 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 235 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 14.723 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- Up to 4 cm, drawn inward from the court edge. The centre line is 2 cm.
- Net and posts
- 1.52 m for men, 1.42 m for women at the centre. Posts 0.30 m outside the sidelines.
- Service circle
- 0.30 m radius, centred 2.45 m from the back line.
- Net
- 0.70 m deep and at least 6.10 m long, mesh 0.06 m to 0.08 m. Posts 1.55 m for men, 1.45 m for women.
Multipurpose court layout
One example: a FIBA basketball court in white, a volleyball court in yellow and two badminton courts in light blue. The final layout is set for each site.
- Playing area
- 28 m × 15 m
- With run-off
- 32 m × 19 m (2 m on every side)
- Surface to build
- 608 m² of acrylic surface, court and run-off together
- Square check
- Both diagonals of the court must read 31.765 m. If they differ, the court is out of square.
- Lines
- 5 cm for basketball and volleyball, 4 cm for badminton, each sport in its own colour.
- Nets
- Volleyball and badminton need removable net posts, so the court clears for basketball.
- Volleyball
- Centred: 5 m in from each end line, 3 m in from each sideline.
- Badminton
- Two courts across the width, one centred in each half.
How a court is set out on site
- Fix one end line first. Stretch a string line between two pins, straight and to the full length on the sheet.
- Square the first corner with 3-4-5. Measure 3 m along the end line and 4 m out along the sideline. When the gap between those two points is exactly 5 m, the corner is square. On a big court, use 6-8-10 for more accuracy.
- Mark the other corners, then check both diagonals. They must match each other and the square check on the sheet. If they differ, move the corners before any line is marked.
- Mark each line to the right edge. Tennis, pickleball, badminton and volleyball are measured to the outside of the line; basketball to the inside. Mask both sides of every line with tape.
- Paint the lines last. On an Acrlay court the lines go on after the top coat, in acrylic line paint, for a sharp, clean edge.
Drawings follow the governing bodies’ rules, with each sheet’s source linked, and were checked in October 2026. Line positions are drawn at their centre; read the numbers, not the picture. For a site that needs other sports, such as throwball or kabaddi, ask us for a sheet.
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