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5. Move the straight edge to an adjacent location and repeat steps (1) to (4),
making sufficient measurements to inspect the Total Playing Area (TPA) of the
court (see Figure 4).
6. Repeat steps (1) to (5) with the straight edge at right angles to the net.
Notes:
a. The points A1, A7, I1 and I7 define the perimeter, which is typically kerbed.
b. The Total Playing Area (TPA) is defined by B2, B6, H2 and H6, which are located
1 m inside the perimeter of the court. Where there is no perimeter, these points will be
halfway between the court being measured and the neighbouring court, or 7.5 m wide
of the middle of the net (whichever is the greater).
c. The Principal Playing Area (PPA) is 15.0 m wide (parallel to the net) and 30.0 m
long. The middle of the net shall coincide with the centre of the PPA. The PPA is
defined by C3, C5, G3 and G5.
Figure 4. Plan view of a court showing recommended locations for measuring
slope and planarity. All dimensions are given in metres.
