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12 FACILITIES GUIDE | JUNE 2020 Recommended dimensions for the run-back (from the baseline to the backstop at the end of the court) and side-run (from the outer-most sideline to the sidestop at edge of the court) depend on the level of the play and number of courts (see Table 1 below). Dimension International (preferred) International (minimum) Recreational (minimum) Total length including run-backs 40.23 m 36.57 m 34.75m Total width including side-run (doubles) 20.11 m 18.29 m 17.07m Run-back (distance behind baseline) 8.23 m 6.40 m 5.49 m Side-run (distance to side of court) 4.57 m 3.66 m 3.05 m Spacing between multiple courts n/a n/a 3.66 m Table 1. Recommended court dimensions. The additional space advised for international competitions is to allow for umpires and line judges. A minimum of 3.66 m is required between the sideline and any fixed obstruction such as a fence, wall, floodlight pillar, etc. However, if multiple courts are grouped side-by-side, the gap between adjacent courts may be reduced to 3.66 m for recreational play. In essence, the space between adjacent courts is 'shared', which recognises that the only physical obstruction is the net post of the adjacent court. Note that all fixed objects that need to be courtside should be positioned in line with the net and courts should not be arranged back-to-back (unless dividers are used) for the players' safety.

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