How big is a racquetball court?
Officials' detail · The game · 1 of 2Checked 15 October 2026
The court is 20 ft wide, 40 ft long and 20 ft high. The short line is halfway; the service line is 5 ft in front of it, making the service zone. Behind the short line is a 5 ft safety zone, ended by the receiving line. Above 12 ft on the back wall is out.
How it works
- Size: 20 by 40 by 20 ft.
- Short line: halfway.
- Service line: 5 ft in front.
- Service boxes: 18 in from side walls.
- Drive zones: 3 ft from side walls.
- Receiving line: 5 ft behind short line.
- Safety zone: between them.
- Out of court: above 12 ft at the back.
The glossary has the short line, the service line, the service zone, the service box, the receiving line and the safety zone.
Tricky cases
Is the gallery opening in play?
No.
What are the service boxes for?
The server's partner in doubles.
Is the safety zone used during rallies?
No. Only on the serve.
Can a court have hinders built in?
Yes, such as a door handle, if named beforehand.
Why the rule exists
The safety zone keeps the receiver back so the server is not hit by the return.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Back wall | 12 ft line | L 2.1(b)8 |
| Safety zone | Serve only | L 2.1(b)7 |
| Drive zones | 3 ft | L 2.1(b)5 |
From the rule book
International Racquetball Federation (IRF), Official Rules of Racquetball (2024-2026), Rule 2.1. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: IRF Official Rules 2024-2026.