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1. Lay out court
dimensions, first establishing the center line between net posts. Locate
points A and B 18'-0" from center point C. (See diagram above)
2. Using A as pivot point, swing arc 39'-0" to establish points 1 and 4.
Also, swing arc 53'- 0 7/8" to establish points 2 and 3.
3. Using B as pivot point, cross 39'-0" arc at points 2 and 3. Also,
cross arc 53'-0 7/8" at points 1 and 4.
4. The corners formed by the crossing of arcs at 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the
outside corners of the court marking lines.
5. From these points, lay side lines and base lines. The interior lines
can then be laid according to standard tennis court dimensions.
6. To assure straight and tight tapes, start by stretching a mason's
line from points 1 to 4; 4 to 3; 3 to 2; then 2 to 1. The line should be
firmly anchored at the corners using tape line nails. Three to four
nails are required for each end of the line.
7. At approximately 20'- 0".centers, drive a nail at the outside of the
line, anchoring the line with the nail head.
8. Starting at
corner 1, lay out tape to corner 4. Anchor end of tape at 1 with eight
to ten nails in holes punched in tapes. At 4, roll out tape three to
four feet beyond corner and pull tape tight and anchor with nails.
9. After the corners are anchored, place a nail in tape opposite the
line-anchor nail, making sure the tape is almost against, but not
touching line. Align tape to masons line and nail at about 2'-0"
centers. Then proceed with nailing at 3" centers in holes provided in
tape.
10. Repeat above procedure until all tapes are in place. Do not omit 6"
long center tape in baseline.
11. Snapping the chalk line can also be used in lieu of steps 6-7-8.
A mason's line with either blue or white chalk can be used, holding both
ends of the line and snapping from the center. Do not attempt to snap
any single line longer than 40 feet. In other words, the side lines
should be snapped in two operations. Using the resulting line 1 as a
guide, place the tapes as in Step 9.
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