This article outlines the official court dimensions, recommended line colors, and practical design considerations for Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, and Netball courts.
When marking multiple sports on a single surface:
- Avoid visual confusion – use distinct colors for each sport’s lines.
- Prioritize primary sports – make the most frequently played sport’s lines more prominent.
- Consistent line thickness – usually 50 mm (2 inches) for most sports, except for badminton which uses 40 mm (1.57 inches).
- Durable paint – use high-contrast, non-slip polyurethane or epoxy-based line marking paint.
- Symmetry & positioning – align courts so that overlapping lines cause minimal interference.
- Lighting and flooring contrast – ensure court colors complement the surface color for maximum visibility.
A. Basketball Court
- Dimensions:
- International (FIBA): 28.0 m x 15.0 m (91’10” x 49’2”)
- Free-throw line: 4.6 m (15 ft) from backboard
- 3-point line radius: 6.75 m (22’2”)
- Line Thickness: 50 mm (2 inches)
- Recommended Line Color: White (most common for clarity and priority)
- Notes for Multi-Sport Layout:
- Basketball often serves as the primary sport in a multi-purpose hall; its lines should be the most visible.
- Center circle and key areas should be clearly marked, avoiding confusion with other sports’ markings.
- Dimensions:
- Court size: 18.0 m x 9.0 m
- Attack line: 3.0 m from the center line
- Line Thickness: 50 mm
- Recommended Line Color: Red or Orange
- Notes:
- Volleyball courts are centered within the basketball court space.
- Use a color that contrasts both the basketball lines and flooring.
- Dimensions:
- Singles: 13.40 m x 5.18 m
- Doubles: 13.40 m x 6.10 m
- Short service line: 1.98 m from the net
- Line Thickness: 40 mm
- Recommended Line Color: Yellow (commonly used for easy distinction)
- Notes:
- Badminton courts are smaller and may fit multiple times within a basketball court area.
- Align parallel to basketball sidelines to maximize space usage.
- Dimensions:
- Court size: 30.5 m x 15.25 m
- Goal circle radius: 4.9 m
- Line Thickness: 50 mm
- Recommended Line Color: Green or Blue
- Notes:
- Netball courts are similar in width to basketball but longer.
- Goal circles should be clearly marked to avoid confusion with basketball’s key.
| Sport | Recommended Color | Line Thickness |
| Basketball | White | 50 mm |
| Volleyball | Red/Orange | 50 mm |
| Badminton | Yellow | 40 mm |
| Netball | Green/Blue | 50 mm |
- Layer logically – Primary sport lines should be the brightest and least interrupted.
- Use contrasting colors – Avoid colors that are too similar (e.g., yellow and light green) on light flooring.
- Plan for overlap – In some cases, lines may share boundaries (e.g., outer volleyball and badminton lines).
- Consider future sports – Leave space for adding more sports without repainting the entire floor.
- Maintenance – Over time, repaint faded lines to maintain clarity.
- Basketball: FIBA Official Basketball Rules
- Volleyball: FIVB Official Volleyball Rules
- Badminton: BWF Laws of Badminton
- Netball: World Netball Rules of the Game
Designing a multi-sport court requires precision, compliance with sport regulations, and thoughtful color planning. By allocating distinct colors for each sport—White for Basketball, Red/Orange for Volleyball, Yellow for Badminton, Green/Blue for Netball—players can easily identify the correct boundaries, enhancing both gameplay and safety.
A well-designed court not only supports multiple sports but also improves usability, reduces confusion, and maximizes facility value.
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