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The Handball Court consists of a Handball Goal on each side, a series of distance markings, a halfway line, a Free Throw line, and a goal area. A Handball Court can have 1, 3, or 4 walls depending on the venue. Three walled Handball Courts provide one side for an audience to experience the game. Handball Courts have an overall length of 131.23’ (40 m), width of 65.62’ (20 m), and have a total area of a 8611 ft² (800 m²). The goals of a Handball Court are 9.84’ x 6.56’ (3 x 2 m). Handball Courts have a centered Goal Keeper Line at 4.37’ (4 m) from the goal, followed by a penalty mark at 22.97’ (7 m). The Goal Area, or D-Zone, is placed at a radius of 19.69’ (6 m) from the corner of the goal, with the larger Free Throw Line beyond at a radius of 29.53’ (9 m). The recommended minimum clearance of 8.2’ (2.5 m) should be maintained around the Handball Court.
Badminton Courts are the rectangular surfaces used for the racket sport of badminton. divided in half by a center badminton net, courts are usually marked for both singles or doubles games with boundary widths varying between the two match types. Badminton Courts have a length of 44’ (13.4 m), but double courts are 20’ (6.1 m) wide while single courts are reduced to 17’ (5.18 m); shrinking by 1.5’ (.46 m) on both sides. Service courts are split by a center line dividing the width of the court and are set back from the net by a ‘short service line’ of 6.5’ (1.98 m). Doubles games also require a ‘long service line’ that is placed 2.5’ (.76 m) in from the back boundary. Clearances of 2’ (.61 m) should be providing around the entire badminton court.
Tennis courts are flat rectangular playing surfaces used for the sport of tennis. 78’ (23.77 m) by 36’ (11 m) for doubles or 27’ (8.2 m) for singles, tennis courts have an area of 2,808 ft2 (260.9 m2). A clearance of 21’ (6.4 m) should be provided beyond the baselines and 12’ (3.66 m) for the sides. Measuring 78’ (23.77 m) by 36’ (11 m) for doubles or 27’ (8.2 m) for singles, tennis courts have an overall playing area of 2,808 ft2 (260.9 m2). To ensure the safety of the players as they chase balls outside the court boundaries, a clearance space of 21’ (6.4 m) should be provided beyond the baselines and 12’ (3.66 m) for the sides. The total area required for the court and the clear space is 7,200 ft2 (668.9 m2).
Pickleball Courts are the rectangular areas of play in the racket sport of Pickleball with two sides divided by a central pickleball net. The court is divided into three main areas; two opposing service areas for play, and the center non-volley zone where the net is located. Pickleball Courts have an overall length of 44’ (13.41 m), width of 20’ (6.1 m) and have a total area of 880 ft² (81.8 m²). The Non-Volley Line is located 7’ (2.13 m) from the center of the court, marking the edge of the service area. The recommended clearance around a Pickleball Court should be 5’ (1.52 m) on the sides and 8’ (2.44 m) on both ends of the court.
Volleyball Courts are flat horizontal playing surfaces sized for the game of volleyball. Indoor volleyball court surfaces are required to be made of resilient wood flooring or poured with a synthetic urethane. The size of an indoor volleyball court is the same as an outdoor court. Volleyball courts are regulated at 59’ (18 m) in length with a width of 29.5' (9 m). Attack lines dividing the front and back rows are marked 9’10” (3 m) parallel to the net. Free zones at a minimum of 9’10” (3 m) are required around the entirety of the court with generous clearances up to 16’5” (5 m) on the sides and 21’4” (6.5 m) in the back.
Basketball courts come in different sizes based on the level of basketball being played. A professional NBA court is 94’ x 50’ | 28.65 x 15.24 m. Courts are comprised of several foundational components: the baskets, the three-point arcs, free-throw (foul) lines, and the half court line.
A Racquetball Court is a three or four sided rectangular room of play with three distinct floor areas and fully playable surfaces used in the sport of Racquetball. Similar to a handball or squash court, most games are played in the receiving area of the court. Racquetball Courts have an overall length of 40’ (12.19 m) and width of 20’ (6.1 m) for a total area of 800 ft² (74.3 m²). The front wall of a Racquetball Court must have a minimum height of 20’ (6.1 m) while the back wall has a minimum height of 12’ (3.66 m). The surface of a Racquetball Court is marked with a service line 15’ (4.57 m) from the front wall, followed by a short line at 20’ (6.1 m) and a receiving line of 25’ (7.62 m). Drive Service lines are placed on both sides of the service zone at a distance of 36” (91.4 cm) from the wall, with a service box line splitting the zone at 18” (45.7 cm).
The Doubles Squash Court is the larger form of the indoor or outdoor room with four walls specified for the sport of Squash. On the floor, a squash court has a left hand and right hand service box for serving, which are both behind the short line that players must return the ball to. Doubles Squash Courts have an overall length of 45’ (13.72 m) and width of 25’ (7.62 m) for a total area of 1125 ft² (104.5 m²). The front wall of a Doubles Squash Court must meet a minimal clear height of 24’ (7.31 m) with the front line wall at 20’ (609.6 cm), the service line at 8’2” (248.9 cm), and the tin line at 19” (48 cm). The back wall line has a height of 7’ (213.4 cm). The surface of a Doubles Squash Court is marked with a short line 30' (914.4 cm) from the front wall and service boxes (arcs) with a radius of 54” (137.2 cm).
A WDBF Dodgeball Court is the internationally defined area of play for a game of Dodgeball. Commonly played on an indoor basketball or tennis court, dodgeball courts are defined by end lines and side lines, with an attack line at the front of the play zone that cannot be passed. WDBF Dodgeball Courts have an overall length of 60’ (18.29 ), width of 30’ (9.14 m), and have a total area of 1800 ft² (167 m²). The neutral zone in WDBF Dodgeball is 4’ (1.22 m) wide with attack lines set 10’ (3.05 m) from the center. Clearances of 6’ (182.9 cm) on the sides, and 3’ (91.4 cm) on the ends should be provided to accommodate the referee and queuing areas.
Elite Dodgeball is a North American variant of the game of Dodgeball played on a slightly smaller court than a WDBF Dodgeball game. Defined by two attack or play zones and a neutral zone, dodgeball courts are defined by end lines and side lines, with an attack line at the front of the play zone. Elite Dodgeball Courts have an overall length of 50’ (15.24 m), width of 25’ (7.62 m), and have a total area of 1250 ft² (116 m²). The neutral zone in Elite Dodgeball is 10’ (3.05 m). Clearances of 6’ (182.9 cm) on the sides, and 3’ (91.4 cm) on the ends should be provided to accommodate the referee and the queuing areas.
A Singles Squash Court is the standard four-walled indoor or outdoor room regulated for the game of Squash. On the floor, a squash court has a left hand and right hand service box for serving, which are both behind the short line that players must return the ball to. Singles Squash Courts have an overall length of 32’ (9.75 m) and width of 21’ (6.4 m) for a total area of 672 ft² (62.4 m²). The front wall of a Singles Squash Court must meet a minimal clear height of 18.5’ (5.64 m) with the front line wall at 15’ (4.57 m), the service line at 5.84’ (1.78 m ), and the tin line at 19” (48 cm). The back wall line has a height of 7’ (213.4 cm). The surface of a Singles Squash Court is marked with a short line 17.85’ (5.44 m) from the front wall and service boxes at 63” x 63” (160 x 160 cm).
Basketball backboards are flat elevated vertical boards with mounted baskets, or rims. Regulation basketball backboards have a width of 72” (183 cm) and a height of 42” (107 cm) with an inner rectangle that is 24” (61 cm) wide and 18” (45.7 cm) tall. All rims are hung 10’ (3.05 m) above the court.
The Badminton Net is the central gameplay element in a game of Badminton, requiring players to return the shuttlecock from one side of the court to the other during the match. Badminton nets are typically made taut by the use of weighted tension poles on the outside edges of the badminton court. Badminton Nets span the entire 20’ (6.1 m) width of the court and are placed over the doubles sidelines, even when singles games are played. The net has a height of 5’1” (1.55 m) at the edges and sags slightly at the center resulting in a height of 5’ (1.52 m). Badminton nets are split into a 1:1 ratio with a 30’ (76 cm) opening below the mesh and an equal surface above.
Racquetball is a fast-paced indoor sport played with a small, rubber ball and a stringed racquet. It can be played in singles, doubles, or cutthroat (three players), on a four-walled court. The objective is to hit the ball onto the front wall in such a way that the opponent cannot return it.
Tennis is a racket sport played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Players use a tennis racket to hit a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court.
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players score points by shooting (throwing) a ball through an elevated hoop located on either side of the rectangular court. To advance the ball down the court, players must bounce the ball (dribble) or pass it to a teammate.
A Volleyball Block is aimed to completely stop an attack, making the ball stay in the opponent’s court. This is called offensive, and a well-executed offensive block is done by jumping and reaching with the arms and hands over the net and into the opposing side’s court.
Badminton is a racket (racquet) sport where players hit a shuttlecock over a net to score points. Badminton can be played in either singles (one player per side) or doubles with court sizes for either game style. Points are scored when the shuttlecock lands on the opposing team’s half of the court.
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It's played on a badminton-sized court with a low net, using a perforated plastic ball and paddles slightly larger than those used in ping-pong. The game can be played in singles or doubles format.
A Badminton Serve is how the shuttle is put into play. Serves are different in badminton for singles and doubles play. They can be executed so the opponent cannot smash the shuttle, or they can be used to keep the opponent on the move. A Badminton Serve can be performed as a high or low serve.
A Tennis Net delineates one side from the other during a match, and the players or teams start on opposite sides of the net. It is stretched across the full width of the Tennis Court. It is parallel with the baselines, and it divides the court into two equal ends. The net is held up by cable cords. Tennis Nets have a height of 42” (106.7 cm) at the net posts and a center height of 36” (91.4 cm). The total court width of a Tennis Net is 42’ (12.8 m) the net cord depth is roughly .1”-.14” (2.5-3.5 mm). The Net Posts are 2.5”-3” (6.35-7.62 cm) in diameter.
Volleyball nets are the primary obstacle and separating element between the two teams in a game of volleyball. Splitting the court down the middle, the height of the net dictates how teams will strategize their ball placement and setup offensive and defense formations. Volleyball nets span the entire width of the court (29’6” | 9 m) and are held rigid by outer poles typically set 3’ (.91 m) from the court. The center height of a volleyball net differs for men’s and women’s play with men’s nets regulated at a height of 7’ 11.69” (2.43 m) and women’s at 7’ 4.35” (2.24 m). The dimensions of the playing court are often identified on the net surface by two antenna extending 32” (80 cm) above the net. Volleyball nets have a surface height of 39” (1 m) from top to bottom and are constructed with a polypropylene or nylon netting with a mesh size of 3.9” (10 cm) and are capped with stiff headbands along the perimeters.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg is a Supreme Court Justice, confirmed to the court in 1993. She is well liked for her progressive views and for her inexhaustible dissenting opinion. She now has a cult following, and is known affectionately as ‘The Notorious RBG’. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 5 foot 1 inch (1.55 m) tall.
The NBA recognizes Chris Paul for several things. First, for being among the world’s highest-paid athletes. Second, his love for playing point guard only, and third, not playing up-tempo but preferring the half-court. The Oklahoma City Thunder player has two Olympic gold medals. Chris Paul plays the point guard position at a height of 6’1" (1.85 m).
Steve Nash has received several honors beyond the court, such as those of his philanthropic cause. Canadian by residence, he grew up playing football before playing for the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, LA Lakers. Steve is now the Brooklyn Nets’ head coach. Steve Nash played the point guard position at a height of 6’3" (1.91 m).
Pickleball Nets are the central dividing barriers between players and/or teams in a game of pickleball. Like other racket sport nets, the pickleball net is composed of a grid mesh with taped perimeters for rigidity and greater visibility. Pickleball Nets have an overall length of 22’ (6.71 m) extending over both edges of the 20’ (6.1 m) playing area. The height of pickleball net is 36” (91.44 cm) at the posts and lowers to 34” (86.36 cm) at the center of the court.
Basketball rims are orange painted goals attached to the backboard in a game of basketball. Basketball rims have an inner diameter of 18” | 45.72 cm. Nets are hung from the bottom of the rim with lengths between 15”-18” | 38.1-45.7 cm. Basketball rims are mounted 10’ | 3.05 m from the court floor.
A Badminton Backhand stroke is when the player hits the shuttle with their backhand area when the shuttle is in mid-air above the head. The swinging pattern is very different from tennis or squash. It is a very difficult skill to master, and many badminton players find it difficult to execute.
A Badminton Forehand stroke is any shot performed during the game with a forehand grip. They are done on the racket side of a body. A right-handed player would perform the shot on the right side of the body, and a left-handed player would preform the shot on the left side of the body.
The Badminton Stance is the defensive position that a player should perform when waiting on their opponent(s) return. Though the badminton stance is a relatively neutral position, the proper stance is a ready and engaged position with bent legs for quick reactions to whatever may come your way.