Pickleball Court Selection: Setting the Stage for Your Journey

The division of a Pickleball Court includes three sections: The Non-Volley Zone, also referred to as “The Kitchen,” the Right Service Area, and the Left Service Area.

One important area in the Pickleball court is the Non-Volley Zone. Firstly, this area is specific to each team and is located on either side of the net, where players cannot volley the ball (hit it without bouncing). 

Secondly, the service areas are between the Non-Volley Zone and the court’s Baseline. Players stand behind the baseline and serve diagonally into the opposite service area when serving. Finally, once the rally starts, players are free to volley within the service area.

In addition, beyond the Non-Volley Zone, on both sides of the Pickleball court, lies the center, sideline, and baseline area. Moreover, the Centerline divides the area from the Non-Volley Zone to the baseline to separate the odd and even courts. 

While specific dimensions must be observed for Pickleball courts. Various surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt, clay, indoor sports halls, as well as wood flooring or grass, are suitable when playing Pickleball. 

Indoor and outdoor Pickleball courts differ mainly in terms of the playing surface. Specifically, indoor Pickleball courts utilize a specialized polyurethane sport surface, while individuals often mark out home and backyard courts on concrete.