Basketball has many benefits in and of itself. It is a great form of exercise, relieves stress, lets off steam, helps kids with coordination, and can bring family and friends together for a time of friendly competition. With all these benefits, wouldn't it be great to have your own basketball goal at home? There are many choices available when it comes to home basketball systems. One of the most popular home basketball systems is the in-ground basketball goal.
In-ground basketball goals are those that are put into the ground for a permanent home basketball goal. If you are pressed for space, you can install your in-ground goal next to your driveway. This will allow you to use your driveway as your court. Make sure it is far enough away so that cars can pull in safely, but close enough to use the driveway as your court.
If you have more space that you can dedicate to your basketball goal, you can install your in-ground goal in the background as part of a concrete area you can use as your court. This will allow you to play in an area that is just for basketball. Once you choose where your goal will go, you can begin the installation.
Installing an in-ground system can be done professionally, or you can do it yourself. If you are doing it yourself, you will want to lay out everything that came with your in-ground goal so you can have easy access to each part as needed. After that, you can move forward with digging the hole.
The depth of the hole will depend on what type and size of system you have. Follow the directions for depth and width very carefully. The directions will also let you know how much cement you will need to set the pole in place. The average is 6-8 bags of concrete. You have to make sure the pole is placed at the correct depth to have the right height of 10' from the ground to the rim.
During the drying process, it is important to check your pole several times to make sure it is still level. Your pole should be flush with the playing surface. The concrete will take up to four hours to dry. Throughout the process be sure to tap the top of the concrete frequently to get rid of any air pockets. It is important to wait until it is completely dry before you finish the installation process.
Once your in-ground goal is installed, you have it for life. You have a permanent area for you, your kids, and friends to get together and have fun. In-ground systems can withstand all kinds of weather and, when installed properly, will be rust-resistant. In-ground systems are more durable and stable than portable systems.
In-ground basketball hoops are a great way to give your family a permanent place to play and learn the game of basketball. Your kids will love having friends over to shoot hoops. Friendly family competitions will give you family memories to last a lifetime.
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