You’ve decided you want to buy an in-ground basketball hoop, just consider some factor before buying a basketball hoop.
1. What will you need:
You have to consider about the think what you will need for installing an in-ground basketball hoop. You need some mistrials like-
· Basketball hoop, including pole & backboard
· Concrete – around 60-70lbs
· Wheelbarrow
· Shovel
· Tape measure
· Trowel
· Level
· Another person (or two) to help out
· Two-by-four wood planks
· Saw
· Screws & screwdriver or glue
· Cloth or sponge
· Ladder (depending on your hoop)
2. Choosing a Location:
You need space to play basketball. Before you buy, make sure you have ample space to play. A large, flat, paved surface like a driveway is ideal. You have to keep in mind on a street and sidewalk as a place for basketball hoop is unsafe and illegal.
3. Backboard size :
For young players just learning to shoot, Backboards can range from 44″ to 72″ depending on needs. A 72″ backboard is regulation-sized while a 44″ backboard is sufficient for youth players. More professional and aggressive players will appreciate at least a larger 54-60″ backboard
4. Backboard material
Backboards are typically made of one of four materials: plastic, acrylic, polycarbonate or glass. Graphite and polyethylene backboards are designed primarily for young children. Acrylic backboards provide a clear playing surface ideal for beginner or intermediate players. For more serious players, polycarbonate backboards such as the Lifetime Shatter Proof Fusion™ provide high-performance and durability with a clear, arena-style glass look while high-end tempered glass backboards combine professional styling with the best performance and rebound for aggressive players.
5. Height adjustment mechanism
Basketball hoops are adjustable in height and can be adjusted down from the regulation 10-foot height. If you plan to frequently adjust your backboard height, make sure that there’s an easy mechanism available.
