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Choosing the Right Basketball Stand
Looking to add a basketball court out back? If so, then you might be on the hunt for a basketball stand. Having your own basketball court in the backyard can provide years o fun. It can ensure that your kids you always know where your kids are. Instead of wondering where they are in the neighborhood you can rest to know that they are playing ball on close by. There are many basketball stands to choose from so you need to consider all your options.
Adjustable Height Basket Ball Stand
First, there is the adjustable height basketball stand. These are ideal if you have young children who may not be able to shoot on a regulation ten foot goal. You will be able to easily adjust the height to just the right size. This can even be fun for older kids who want the experience of dunking on a basketball goal while playing in a basketball scrimmage game with their kids. However, be sure that they do not hang on the goal unnecessarily as the adjustable basketball stand is not as durable as some of the other types.
Fixed Height Basketball Stand
A fixed height hoop will have more durability than the adjustable model. If you are looking for something that will last for a long time then consider a stainless steel fixed basketball stand. This type of goal will not easily fall apart or even collapse when hung onto. If you have children who are serious about playing at the high school or even college level, then having a fixed height goal at ten feet is important. Shooting too much on a lower goal can actually damage your shot and throw off your depth and height perception. Ultimately, playing on a regulation height goal is usually the best choice.
Portable Basketball Stands
Portable basketball stands are one of the most common type of stand that is sold. This is because many consumers want the flexibility of placing the basketball goal wherever they want whenever they want. This is ideal if you do not have a lot of room to play or if you do not have a poured concrete basketball court in the backyard. A portable basketball stand gives you the flexibility to put the goal in the cul-de-sac if you want or place it in the driveway.
In-Ground Basketball Stand
The in-ground basketball stand is probably a good choice for the serious basketball player. These are most often used at community centers and city playgrounds. You have to be certain that you have chosen the right place to install them because they will be difficult to remove.
Designing a personal basketball court can be an exciting endeavor. Be sure to not rush into these decisions but to be sure that you have weighed all of the factors.
Different Pieces of Basketball Stands
If your children have a passion for sports, there is a good possibility that you have a basketball goal around the house. Some people have a hoop on the garage, but if you do not have that then you could invest into a portable basketball stand. These basketball stands are manufactured in a way to make them durable as well as come with a backboard, rim and goal. The materials is usually created from a strong aluminum and the background is made out of acrylic. An adjustable basketball stand is ideal for the little ones and can be adjusted from seven feet up to ten feet. Overall, the goal is designed to be light weight enough to be be easily moved from one location to the next. The challenge is these structures many times are top heavy. This could be a hazard if you do not use the proper grounding methods for the goal. The reason they do not make the goals heavy enough to stand on their own is because if they were too heavy no one would be able to easily move them around.
Other styles are available that have wheels and can be moved around if you take the time to look around. Remember that the cheapest price is not always the best value. Usually the cheaper the basketball stand the cheaper the materials that was used to construct it. To give you an idea, basketball stands can run from $250 up to over the $1000 range. If you have several kids in the home then purchasing a basketball hoop in this range can be a good choice. It is also a great alternative to kids staying inside all day and playing video games. Having some outdoor activity everyday is a very good thing for the mind and the body.
Be sure to do your homework on what size backboard you would like to purchase. The shape of the backboard can differ from oval to square and also the size can run from forty four inches to as big as seventy two inches. Eco-friendly backboards are a possibility if you are into the “green” phase and treating the environment with respect. Plexiglas and real glass backboards are other common options for basketball stands. Depending on how much room you have in the backyard you could just use cement and put the basketball goal in the ground permanently. A permanent basketball stand is usually made with very durable materials and can cost well over the $2000 range.
There are many options available with how to mount a basketball goal. Certain brackets are ideal for using on a garage or on the side of a large wall. As a kid, we bought a house from a truck driver who build a 15 foot high garage for his semi-truck. We used a wall mounting bracket in order to attach a basketball hoop on the inside of the garage making our own indoor gymnasium. This was ideal in the winter months when it was cold and rainy inside. You can also purchase these types of goals with different backboard sizes as well. These types of basketball hoops are not as expensive as the portable basketball stands.
Basketball Stand Selection Process
Basketball stands come in portable and in-ground models depending on the intended location, use, and age of players. Backboard size, materials, and price also figure into the selection. For residential use, most families find that a portable basketball stand system sufficiently meets their recreational needs due to ease of movement and assembly. This makes it easy to change your mind if you no longer want the hoop to be in the driveway. Also, if you have a larger party of kids over you can move the goal out to the cul-de-sac to provide everyone more room.
Both systems are available with 52, 54, or 60 inch backboards most of which are made of a clear shatterproof material. To provide stability, portable systems usually have three pole pieces of 3.5 inches or 4 inches while in-ground models also come with two pole pieces up to 5 inches. Most come with a pole pad to avoid injuries when players are shoved, pushed, or fall under the basket. Durable steel rims contain a net usually of nylon that will stand up to the weather. Newer models even prevent the ball from hitting it and rolling away. The newer models have a pole that goes straight down as opposed to a large base that always seemed to get in the way.
Both types have a method to lower or raise the backboard from 7.5 inches to 10 inches with incremental heights depending on the age of the players. Systems that are more expensive have a pneumatic mechanism that makes it extremely simple to use without tools. Other models use a screw jack method system to adjust the height of the backboard according to the age and height of the players. This is especially ideal for shorter players as it can be quite discouraging to learn the game of basketball if you do not have the ability to get the basketball near the hoop on your shot attempt.
Providing stability to the portable pole and backboard is the base that ranges from 35 to 40 gallons and can be filled with either sand or water. Pricing for the portable system runs from about $450 to $1,300 with $100 to $160 added to the price if it is ordered online. In-ground models start at $250 with shipping in the $200 range while a system with a 72-inch rectangular backboard costs about $3,000. Also, if sand or water does not interest you, you can use concrete blocks but be sure that you use enough and be careful when moving the hoop becaase if you remove all of the weight the goal might fall all by itself and injure others nearby.
The most popular basketball stands are manufactured by Spalding and Lifetime and can be purchased at stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods or ordered online from various sources. Whatever kind of basketball experience you want, you will find a basketball stand in your price range. Also, be on the look out for deals online. Ebay can be a great way to find deals. If you live in a large metro area, then someone might be selling a basketball net and stand in your area. You will find that when people use “pick up only” on eBay they are usually more flexible with the price.
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