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 (roughly 24 by 11 metres). However the fencing dimensions can vary. We wouldn’t recommend building an installation with an overall dimension smaller than 108 feet by 54 feet (33 by 16.5 metres). Ideally, we would recommend a space of about 114 feet by about 54 feet (roughly 34.8 by 16.5 metres). The Lawn Tennis Association’s recommendation of 120 feet by 60 feet (36.6 by 18.3 metres) allows for the positioning of tournament facilities such as an umpire’s chair and space for line judges – which is rather more than most people require in a home setting. 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 |
Kings College School, Cambridge. The larger sports area at the top of the picture is a three-court Savanna 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 us, and we have resurfaced it since the photo was taken. We have also since built a new tennis court for the school in the bottom right hand corner of the picture. |