Paddle tennis is a popular racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash and has soared in popularity worldwide. A key aspect of the sport is the court, which has specific dimensions and features that are vital for fair play and enjoyment of the game. In this blog, we’ll break down the dimensions of padel tennis courts, explain the basics and go into the detailed specifications.
Introduction to Padel Tennis
Players typically play doubles padel tennis on closed courts that are slightly smaller than tennis courts. The sport emphasizes quick reflexes and tactical play, using walls similar to squash. Knowing the dimensions of the courts is critical for players, coaches and facility owners.
Basic Padel Tennis Court Dimensions
Standard padel tennis courts have specific dimensions that set them apart from other racquet sports. Below are the basic dimensions:
Court length: 20 meters (65.6 feet)
Court width: 10 meters (32.8 feet)
Net height: 0.88 m (2.9 ft) in the center and 0.92 m (3 ft) on the sides
Tee line distance: 3 meters (9.8 feet) from the net
Detailed Specifications
To ensure a complete understanding, let’s take a closer look at each component of the padel court.
1.Court Layout
A net divides the padel court in half. Tee lines parallel to the net further divide each half into teeing areas.
2.Nets and Posts
The net divides the court into two equal halves, supported at each end by posts.
Center height: 0.88 m
Post height: 0.92 meters
Length: across the width of the court (10 meters)
3.Padel Structure
Walls and fences surround the playing area, creating padel’s unique style of play, including the ball bouncing off these surfaces.
Back wall: 3 meters high across the width of the court
Side walls: 3 meters high, extending 3 meters from the back wall
Fence: extends over the wall to a total height of 4 meters
Markers
Course markers are essential to the game, indicating teeing areas and other key areas.
4.Tee line: 3 meters from the net, parallel to the net
Center Tee Line: divides the teeing area into two equal halves
Tee Size: 3 meters x 5 meters
5.Playing surface
The playing surface of a cricket tennis court can be made of a variety of materials including artificial grass, concrete or carpet. The court must provide good traction and ensure that the ball bounces consistently.
Want to know more info ? Pls contact ArtPadel.
Tel: 0086-532-68978909
Cell: 0086-13361290352(whatsapp)
Email: art01@artpadel.com
web: www.artpadel.com
