When three sports share one surface, players can lose track of which line counts. The answer is a plan that highlights the main sport and separates the others by colour.
Why it gets confusing
On multi-sport courts basketball, volleyball and sometimes handball lines overlap. If they are all the same colour, it is unclear which line applies during play.
Choosing the main sport
The most played sport gets the most visible lines, usually white. Other sports are shown in thinner or differently coloured lines.
Colour and contrast
Line colours must contrast with the court colour. On dark blue or green surfaces, white and yellow lines are easy to tell apart.
Using colour zones
Filling the basketball key and centre circle in a different colour separates sports without adding more lines.
Adding lines later
New sport lines can be added to acrylic courts later, but planning from the start gives a neater result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are lines separated on multi-sport courts?
Each sport gets its own line colour, with the main sport most visible.
Which line colour shows best?
One that contrasts strongly with the court; white and yellow stand out on dark surfaces.
Can lines for a new sport be added later?
Yes; lines can be added to acrylic courts later.
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