court![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Enclosed space whose surfaces make up the playing area; it is 40 ft long, 20 ft wide and 20 ft high.
referee ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Official responsible for applying the rules; the referee ensures that the match runs smoothly and rules on contentious points.
line judge ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The two officials who, at the request of the referee or a player, confirm or reverse the referee’s decision.
door ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Glass-covered opening used to access the racquetball court.
backcourt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Zone between the short line and the back wall.
floor ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Horizontal surface that is usually made of wooden slats; the ball may only bounce once on it.
receiving line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Line that the receiver stands behind; the receiver may not step over the receiving line until the serve crosses it.
center court ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the court behind the short line and between the sidewalls; it is a strategic zone that players attempt to control.
service line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Line marking the front of the service zone.
service zone ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Zone where a player stands to serve; the ball must bounce once in this zone before it is served.
service box ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
In doubles play, the server’s partner must stay inside this area until the ball crosses the short line.
service box line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Line drawn 18 in from the sidewall that marks the service box at both ends of the service zone.
short line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Line dividing the court in half; the serve must cross the short line after bouncing off the front wall.
frontcourt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Area between the front wall and the short line.
back wall ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wall marking the back of the court behind the players.
sidewall ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wall marking the sides of the court.
front wall ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wall facing the players; the service is made onto it.
ceiling ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Horizontal surface making up the upper part of the court; the ceiling is part of the playing area.