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Playing Area
Horseshoe Pit Dimensions consist of a
"playing area" that is measured lengthwise
from the back of the pitching areas and the
width across the pitchers box. This overall
length is 48 feet and width is 6 feet.
The Pitchers Box
The pitchers box measures 6 feet (72
inches) by 6 feet. The elements of the
pitchers box include The Pit, The Pitching
Platform and The Stake.
The Pit
The horseshoe pit itself should be no
larger than 36 by 72 inches and the rules
allow for a minimum size of 31 by 43 inches.
The Stake
The horseshoe stake should extend upward
14 to 15 inches with a slight (3') tilt
forward.
The Pitching Platform
Horseshoe regulations call for the
platform to extend 18 to 20.5 inches in
width.
The Extended Pitching Platform
An extended pitching platform may be added
extending the platform by 10 additional feet
in front of the pit. This extended platform
can be used by younger players.
The Backboard/Backstop
Extending 12 inches beyond the Pitchers
Box a Backboard or Backstop may be installed
to stop wayward horseshoes and pit material.
Click here to see
a Pit Dimensions Diagram
Source: NHPA |
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