Rule 2.1 - Courts
The specifications for the standard four-wall racquetball court are:

1. Dimensions: The dimensions shall be 20 feet (6.10 m) wide, 20 feet (6.10 m) high, and 40 feet (12.20 m) long, with back feet (3.65 m) high.
2. Lines and Zones: A racquetball court shall be divided and marked on the floor and the back wall with 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) wide red lines as follows:

Short Line - The back edge of the short line is midway between and is parallel with the front and back walls dividing the court into equal front and back courts.
Service Line - The front edge of the service line is parallel with and located 5 feet (1.5 m) in front of the back edge of the short line.
Service Zone - The service zone is the space between the outer edges of the short and service lines.
Service Boxes - The service boxes are located at each end of the service zone and designated by lines parallel with each side wall. The edge of the lines closest to center court are 18 inches (46 cm) from each side wall.
Drive Serve Lines - The drive serve lines, which form the drive serve zones are parallel with the side walls and are within the service zone. The edge of the lines closest to center court are 3 feet (92 cm) from each side wall. (See Rule 4.3)
Receiving Line - The receiving line is a broken line parallel to the short line. The back edge of the receiving line is five feet (1.5 m) from the back edge of the short line. The receiving line begins with a line 21 inches (53.2 cm) long that extends from each side wall: the two lines will be connected by an alternate series of six-inch (15.2 cm) spaces and six-inch (15.2 cm) lines (17 spaces and 16 lines). (See Rule 4.7 (a)).
Diagram of Racquetball Court
Safety Zone - The safety zone is the five-foot area bounded by the back edges of the short line and the receiving line. The zone is observed only during the serve. (See Rule 4.7 (a)).
Out of Court Line - The upper edge of the out of court line is on the back wall parallel with and located 12 feet (3.65 m) above the floor.

Eldon says… For a visual explanation of the courts dimensions, designated areas and line identification, click on one of the following:

Court Dimensions

Court and Line Designations

Designated Court Areas

Drive Serving Boxes

Please refer to the Official Rules on the Racquetball Canada Website for an explanation of these items.

Rule 2.2 - Ball Specifications
Rule 2.3 - Ball Selection
Rule 2.4 - Racquet Specifications
Rule 2.5 - Apparel
Rule 2.6 - Wheelchair


Court Dimensions




Court and Line Designations


Designated Court Areas

Drive Serving Boxes