Where are the short line and service line placed on a four-wall handball court?

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In a standard four-wall handball court, the lines are positioned as follows:

  • Short Line: This line is marked parallel to the front wall and divides the court in half.1
  • Service Line: This line is also parallel to the front wall and is located exactly 5 feet (1.5 meters) in front of the short line.1

The area between the outer edges of these two lines constitutes the service zone, from which a player initiates the serve.21