Pickleball Court Laying Instructions
Things Needed...
- Measuring Tape at least 22ft long
- Court Marking tape (Check out our Indoor Pickleball Tape)
- Pickleball Net, Paddle and Balls
- 2 People & a Mallet if laying Outdoor Tape
For best results...
- Sweep the playing surface beforehand to remove dust and improve tape stickiness. This is especially important if using outdoor tape.
- The lines are considered ‘in’ so measurements are taken from the outside of the tape.
- It’s easiest to tape one half of the court at a time which is explained below.
1) Sideline and Baseline marking –
From the edge of where you want the net positioned*, measure out 22ft with the tape measure and mark the Sideline with a piece of tape. For the Baseline, measure out and mark 20ft at a right angle. Make sure this mark is 22ft from the other side of the net.
2) Side and Baselines taping –
Using the markers for guidance, carefully roll out the tape and tape down the Sidelines and Baseline.
- When rolling the tape out, have someone hold down one end or use a weight
- Make sure the tape is tight as you lower it to the playing surface and apply pressure to ensure the adhesive sticks
- For outdoor tape, it's best to cut the length first, turn the tape over and remove the release paper then position down with 2 people.
3) Non-Volley line –
From where the Sideline meets the net, measure out and mark 7ft along the Sidelines. You can then tape the Non-Volley line, making sure the edge of the tape is inside the 7ft marking.
4) Centre Line –
Measure out and mark the halfway point (10ft) of the Non-volley line. From this mark, tape down the Centerline across to the Baseline.
5) Repeat -
Repeat steps 1 - 4 for the other side of the court. Don't tape the middle as this is where the net will go. Apply pressure to the tape to ensure the adhesive sticks and get playing!
If you used our Indoor Pickleball Tape, we would love to get your honest feedback on what you thought of our court marking tape!
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