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The next question to ask is will it fit the available space? The actual playing dimensions of a court are set at 78 feet x 36 feet. However the fencing dimensions can vary. We wouldn’t recommend building an installation with an overall dimension smaller than 100 feet by 50 feet. Ideally, we would recommend a space of about 110 feet by about 55 feet. As the sun's path varies throughout the year there is no perfect position. However, aligning the court on a north-south axis will eliminate most problems with sun in the players’ eyes. Always remember that a well-made court will enhance your garden and not detract from it. Avoid the temptation to push the court into a corner away from the rest of the garden and look instead to integrate it into the surroundings. A good contractor will be able to advise you how to do this. |
Kings College School, Cambridge. The larger sports area at the top of the picture is a three-court Tenniturf artificial grass multi-use games area. This was a very new installation on the day that the picture was taken - the tennis lines have only just been installed, and the sand had yet to be brushed. The single tennis court area was also built by Anglia & Midland, and we have resurfaced it since the photo was taken. We are also about to build a new tennis court for the school in the bottom right hand corner of the picture. |