Trouble on the Court: Home Pickleball Court Build Dilemma

A pickleball player runs into a conundrum with their new court build – a critical measurement error throws off the game. The community weighs in with solutions and advice.

Summary

  • An error in court dimensions leads to a tough decision on whether to compromise or seek a fix.
  • Players debate the impact of the size difference on gameplay and regulations.
  • Suggestions range from modifying the net to calling out the contractor for correction.

Player Perspective

Swalapala points out that altering the court size affects the game’s difficulty with ATPs, questioning if a non-regulation court is worth it.

Community Support

donyjk offers a workaround with long cords to hang the net, albeit with adjustments in play style, showing flexibility in the face of an error.

Solution Suggestions

blackcat-bumpside directs blame towards the contractor, advising a return visit for rectification, emphasizing the importance of accountability.

ponytreehouse proposes a technical solution of setting new posts with epoxy and dowels, providing a detailed approach to correcting the error without major reconstruction.