The Court

The court is 60 feet (18 meters) long and 30 feet (9 meters) wide, measured to the outer edges of the boundary lines. The court is made of wood or synthetic material. The lines show where the players may stand at the start of each play.

The Net

The net is suspended across the court directly above the centre line by 2 poles. The net is higher in men's competitions than in women's.

• Men:       2.43 meters ( 8 ft)
• Women: 2.24 meters ( 7 ft 4 in)