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Inground Basketball Hoops

March 21, 2011 By admin

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When starting your review process for inground basketball hoops, it helps to know what the right questions are to ask. The following guide is a simple, step by step breakdown of what to look for in an in-ground basketball hoop system.

InGround Basketball Hoop Ground base
The first concept to understand is how the hoop system will be placed into the ground. While this may seem like a no-brainer at first, we have found that choosing the right type of base for your inground basketball hoop will make a significant difference in how you and our family enjoy the hoop over it’s lifetime with your family.

Essentially there are 3 types of in-ground placement concepts that you can select from. The first is called a simple inground burial. This concept was around when our fathers started to have more sophisticated basketball systems and as the suburbs grew. It involves digging a hole about 4 feet deep, placing the pole of a basketball system in place (either before or after you have the backboard system in place) and then filling the hole with concrete. The trick is to get the pole to be straight while the concrete hardens and to be sure that the height of the pole when in its final resting spot will be sufficient to have the rim be at the ten foot mark when the project is complete.

I have installed lots of these hoops systems and have a great knack for getting the height to be correct. Just place bricks at the very bottom of your hole to give the hole some stability while it is drying and you will be just fine. Attach two levels to the pole at 3 and 6 o’clock and you be sure it is not leaning as the concrete dries. I recommend NOT putting the basketball backboard on the pole until the concrete is dry. I know your kids will want to play right away and not wait but they will appreciate the extra day it takes for the installation while they shoot for years at a rim that is 10 feet high and is straight.

The second type of inground system is called a sleeve system. In this system you dig the same hole as we mentioned above but you only put a sleeve into the hole. These sleeves come with very good markings to get it to measure 10 feet when the pole is placed into the sleeve and the same leveling trick works as described above (2 levels placed at 3 and 6 o’clock). Once the sleeve dries in the concrete the pole slides in, you attach the backboard ad you are playing 3 on 3 in no time.

The sleeve installations are sold as being somewhat transportable in that if you would move you should be able to pull the pole out of the sleeve , pack it up and move to a new location. It has been my experience that the pole becomes one with the sleeve after facing several freezes and thaws and all the types of weather that we get in the Midwest. In one recent pull that we attempted we gave up after about 30 minutes of no-budge pulling.

The third type is the type used by the more expensive inground basketball hoop systems and is called a J-Bolt with a Pier. This is the unit we have in our backyard and is my preferred installation. A 4 foot deep hole is dug and a square pipe is inserted following the same measuring and leveling as with the other two types of in-ground basketball hoop systems. On this type a plate is attached to the top with a hinge. This hinge allows for you to completely assemble your backboard system and pole on the ground then raise it up while it swings to the upright position and then gets bolted into place. This system allows for complete transportablity while leaving behind a small plate in the ground if you need to move the entire unit. A separate benefit is that you can level the system by twisting the bolts once it is in the ground. We have moved ours once as the kids grew older – we expanded our court to include a 3-point line and had to re-center the inground basketball hoop. It was easy, inexpensive and well worth the added cost on the front end.

In-Ground Basketball Hoop Adjusting Mechanism
One of the most significant considerations for a family to review prior to selection of an in-ground basketball hoop is the height adjusting mechanism. When we purchased ours I simply had the smallest of our children try it out in the showroom to be sure that he could crank it up and down without assistance from us. He was 9 at the time and was able to move each of the units without an issue so I knew that we could not go wrong. Listed below is a quick review of each of the different mechanisms used to adjust an Inground basketball hoop.

Each of the mechanisms work in the same way – the rims can typically be adjusted anywhere from five feet up to regulation ten feet (some only go to six feet). They use a counter-balance system to offset the weight that is being lifted. The mechanisms are all safely operating inside of the poles so there is no risk if getting pinched fingers or jammed hands when moving the hoop up or down. Another great convention is that they no longer need pins or anything mechanical to be inserted in order to hold their position. The units glide to a position and then stay in place – that is it. Most of the better units also have a height gage that tells you how high the rim is at any point in time – that takes all the guess work out of your hands and you are ready to play.

While some of the less expensive and lighter inground basketball hoop systems do not have an adjustment system in place they have made that decision to not have one with some very good data to support their decision. The basketball hoops of today have been through countless consumer reviews and usability studies. If you are evaluating a unit that does not have a mechanism it likely does not need one. It is likely light enough to move up and down easily and the manufacturer elected to keep the cost down by not adding it to the unit. My advice is to try it out and then make a decision if it is needed or not. If it is needed you will likely have to move up to a different in-ground basketball hoop model.

Some system have a cable attached to a wench inside of the basketball pole. These systems are easy to operate, use the weight of the backboard to help the system float downward and have plenty of control when raising the rim from a lower position. The cable is attached at the factory so it will not need maintenance and because the housing is enclosed it will not be subject to wear and tear from the weather.

Other systems have a cylinder that acts like a shock absorber to ease in the positioning of the backboard and rim. Typically the cylinder is activated by squeezing a lever that allows the movement to become active. The rim height will lock in place once the level is released making the units smooth and easy to operate.

The in ground hoop system at our house has a crank style handle to help with height adjustments. It is well geared so that moving the unit either up or down requires the same amount of torque from your arm. These systems are built by having larger springs control the counter-balance mechanism inside of the poles and attached to the backboard unit. These types of mechanisms are the most popular on the higher end in-ground basketball hoop systems and are my preferred type of mechanism.

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Pool Basketball Hoop

March 21, 2011 By admin

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Fun in the Sun and improve your basketball game at the same time – it may not get much better than that combination!

A swimming pool basketball hoop set has been one of the hottest selling items in the industry over the last several years. There are a few different manufacturers of the pool basketball hoop sets but the concept from each essentially is the same type of product.

What is a Pool Basketball Hoop?
It is a regulation style basketball hoop and backboard that is portable enough to be easily rolled to the side of your pool so you can shoot and play full games (without dribbling while in the water, of course) while you are being cool in your pool. The hoop systems are usually lower to the pool surface ranging anywhere from five feet to 8 feet above the surface of the water. Most units are rolled up and placed at the edge of the pool and the base has enough weight so there is no danger of it flopping over into the water with the exception of when a 200 pound plus power forward is hanging on the rim. When that happens, there are no rules.

Many country club pools and more some of the more elite recreational facilities have permanently installed pool basketball hoops at one end of their pool. These permanent installations are anchor bolted into the concrete and are usually full-size regulation backboards. If that type of setup is of interest you will likely need to purchase an inground basketball hoop and simply adjust it to fit your needs.

What size is the Rim and Backboard on a Pool Basketball Hoop?
Most of the time, the backboards are smaller than full-size in order to cut down on the weight of the unit and help to prevent tipping. Unless otherwise specified the rims will be regulation rims so any type of basketball will work well with the swimming pool basketball hoop system.

There are mini hoop systems available that can setup along the side of a pool very quickly and very easily. These basketball hoops require that the players use a smaller ball and the unit is typically light at the base so tipping is more likely.

Since pool basketball hoop systems can only reach about eight feet in maximum height for the rim, they are usually used only in the pool. If you have small children you can wheel them into the driveway and the unit will work well for their play, but the limited height most often keeps pool basketball hoops very close to the pool itself.

The prices for pool basketball hoops range from $99 to about $1,200 for a full size regulation system that is anchor bolted into the concrete. At the more economical end of the spectrum the units are often made of plastic and have sand or water filled bases to keep the unit upright. We suggest shopping for the right mix of price and quality before making a purchasing decision on your pool basketball hoop system to ensure that it fits the needs of you and your family for years to come.

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Adjustable Basketball Hoops

March 21, 2011 By admin

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Adjustable Basketball Hoops have come a long way in technology and design over the last 20 years. The days of heavy lifting to a precision point to then have a friend stick a metal bolt into a socket to hold the height of an adjustable basketball hoop have long passed. The days of hanging an adjustable basketball hoop from the top of your garage and then watching as the bolts ripped a hole in the roof as the unit came pummeling back to earth left us in the late 80’s. Today’s adjustable basketball hoops are manufactured for safety, ease of use, strength and durability.

Adjustable Basketball Hoop Safety
Safety is engineered directly into the product as design teams set out to find ways to allow the smallest and youngest of players to be able to enjoy having an adjustable basketball hoop in their driveway. Time was spent considering the total weight of the adjustable basketball hoop system in relation to the backboard and rim configuration that would actually be moving. Care was taken to be sure that pins are not used that may have led to fingers being pinched and hands being jammed into sliding metal poles as they contract to lower an adjustable basketball hoop.

Adjustable Basketball Hoop Ease Of Use
The systems today generally fall into one of 3 types of categories for designs to aid in the movement of adjustable basketball hoops. Probably the most ingenious convention introduced was the use of counter-balance weights to offset the weight of the basketball pole and backboard unit. These weights allow the end user to feel as though they are moving a fraction of the total weight of the adjustable basketball hoop while easily moving what can be up to 300 pounds of metal and acrylic.

The second engineering most beneficial introduction was the use of pulley systems that have been moved inside of the hollow poles. This has been terrific for two main reasons. The first is that when the pulleys were outside there was a constant risk of getting hands and fingers pinched between the cables and the hand crank or the pulley wheel – that has been eliminated. The second reason is that pulley systems do what they do best, allow for more weight to be lifted than the actual force being applied to lift it. So smaller people and people with less strength are able to move the adjustable basketball hoops up and down without always having to have Dad help out. For development of younger players, this is a great step forward.

The third invention was the use of an air cylinder and a hand crank to be able to offer the premium adjustable basketball hoops the ease of movement that was previously only enjoyed by the smaller systems. The air cylinder acts as a pneumatic device to maintain the current position of the pole as it is raised and lowered. The cylinder smoothes out the force required to raise or lower the unit while keeping constant force, allowing the crank to move through its screw designed unit to easily move the adjustable basketball hoop system.

Adjustable Basketball Hoops Strength and Durability
Not long ago adjustable basketball hoops were inferior to their in ground, permanent counter parts. The mechanisms were not in place to allow for high quality steel and heavy acrylic backboards to be used because they could not be raised or lowered without a winch system being installed. This system proved too costly for most hoop fans, few were sold and consumers did not consider them often as they were purchasing hoop systems. The introduction of better mechanized raising and lowering capabilities led to better grades of steel being used in the pole and support systems which then provided the ability to support better glass and acrylic backboards. This capability made them attractive to consumers and now adjustable basketball hoop systems are one of the best purchases for the aspiring basketball athlete to have in his or her driveway while they work on their game.

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Trampoline Basketball Hoop

March 21, 2011 By admin

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Trampoline Basketball Hoop – How to Get Your Kids to Have a Blast with Their Trampoline

So you have a trampoline in your backyard. By now you know this works…the kids get on it, they jump around for a while, then they get bored and they jump off. The trampoline sits idle the rest of the day and maybe does not get used for weeks at a time. End that lack of use forever with the purchase of a trampoline basketball hoop. Your kids will love it, you will love watching them and their basketball games might get a little better in the process.

What is a Trampoline basketball Hoop?

A trampoline basketball hoop is a concept that has been around for about 15 years but the equipment has now been upgraded to the point where anyone can get one, install it and use it. They are also designed for any level of play – from 4-5 year olds with simple systems and one hoop who just want to shoot around a little bit while jumping to full blown, double trampoline basketball hoop systems with glass backboards designed for college kids who want to be rough and tough and ultra competitive.

How to Know Which Trampoline Basketball Hoop is Right for Your Family

First consider the age of your kids. If they are small and just want to have some fun, a single hoop designed with padding and an adjustable hoop level will be great for them. These types of trampoline basketball hoops systems are easily put together with easy-follow instructions. They can get set up in minutes and then they simple get wheeled to the edge of the trampoline and the kids can start jumping and shooting, and shooting, and shooting, and shooting…you get the idea – it is fun! The main thing to watch for while the kids are playing is that you have some kind of netting around the trampoline itself. The netting is there for two reasons. The first is to be sure the kids do not fall off of the trampoline while shooting and the second is to try to keep all of the rebounds in the trampoline. Nothing kills the game faster than having to constantly get down from the trampoline and fetch the basketball across the yard. My family has found that the best games are played where there are a couple people playing the game and a couple more on the grass collecting loose balls resulting from crazy shots.

Deluxe Trampoline Basketball Hoop Systems

If you have older kids who are in high school or college they will likely enjoy the challenge of having two goals placed at either end of the trampoline and then having to constantly jump and shoot over their opponent while the defender tries to jump and block the shot. Care should be taken to keep a safe distance away from each other and some games some with a netted wall that can be placed as a halfway barrier wall. These are very effective in keeping the players from colliding, which is the main lead in to injuries while playing this game.

The older kids will enjoy playing with your trampoline basketball hoop because it offers a competitive game, keeps them moving all the time, is a great workout and boy, is it fun. Enjoy and be safe!

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Kids Basketball Hoop

March 21, 2011 By admin

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What’s the Right Age for Your Family to Purchase a Kids Basketball Hoop

The simple answer is – as soon as your kids can crawl! The more practical answer is that you should get your first kids basketball hoop when you can afford it and when your house has enough room to have it around without creating a large amount of clutter.

A basketball hoop for kids can be about whatever you would like to make of it. They come in all sizes and all price ranges. As a basketball enthusiast my message is that while it does not matter what size or shape your kids basketball hoop takes, you should make sure that you have one available at all times. The most important thing that you can do for your kids to help them to enjoy the game of basketball as they get older is to give them a place to play from the youngest of ages.

Plastic Basketball Hoops for Kids are Inexpensive

The great news for people interested in purchasing a kids basketball hoop is that they are very inexpensive. Plastic models available at many national toy stores can be purchased for less than 30 dollars. The kids basketball hoop models they carry are easy to setup with most just requiring a quick click to put the units together. The joy that your kids will get from them is immeasurable.

The units are adjustable and can place the height anywhere from 2 feet up to 6 feet high. This makes these types of units perfect for placement in the corner of the family room or basement. They are also terrific outside on the back patio.

My Personal Kids Basketball Hoop

When I was kid my parents spoiled us by having a kids basketball hoop in the family room that was an adjustable plastic unit and also by placing a small kids basketball hoop above our closet door in each of our bedrooms. That small basketball hoop allowed me to spend countless hours with my brothers rolling up sock balls and working every possible angle to shoot that sock wad into the hoop without hitting the roof of the room. We could make shots from about every spot in the room including laying flat on our backs from 16 feet across the room. It was fun.

Older Kids Basketball Hoop Models

As we grew up we advanced to bigger and better basketball hoops. My dad purchased a basketball hoop that we mounted above the garage to the roof. That worked out terrifically well until we started to bump into it so much that the bolts began to loosen from the garage roof. We knew it was time to move our kids basketball hoop to the other side of the driveway and to a pole of its own. That was the best thing we did for our game. That move allowed us to increase or shooting range and to play games with all of our buddies for hours on end in the safety and comfort of our driveway. Thanks Mom and Dad!

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Lifetime Basketball Hoops

March 21, 2011 By admin

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Here is a great excerpt from the Lifetime company about their Lifetime basketball hoops and related products. When my kids were young we had a Lifetime basketball hoop system installed on the roof of our garage. It was an adjustable basketball hoop that worked great for them as they learned how to play the game. The Lifetime basketball hoop worked great for our family because it was affordable and easy to install. I spent only a few hours setting it up and then we spent years playing with it. That is the mark of a great product.

If you love this game, bring home the best lifetime basketball hoop on the market. Enjoy the convenience of anytime, all-the-time basketball in your very own yard. Gather friends and family together for some great fun and friendly competition.

If you are seeking the finest Lifetime basketball hoop system available to purchase, you should check out Lifetime basketball hoops. Since 1986, Lifetime has changed basketball for the better, allowing you to play the game the way you want to. With the introduction of the first adjustable basketball pole and a revolutionary portable system, Lifetime brought the game home. Today, Lifetime is the world’s leading maker of home basketball equipment, with systems that meet everyone’s level.

What Makes a Lifetime System the Best Basketball Hoop?

Lifetime manufactures the best basketball hoop because we offer a variety of height adjustment features so
you can easily customize the height of the backboard to your own desired level.
• Action Grip® – uses counter-balance springs to adjust from 7.5ft to 10ft. with the squeeze of a handle
• Power lift® – uses a pneumatic mechanism to adjust from 7.5ft. to 10ft. with the squeeze of a handle
• Quick Adjust® – uses a broomstick to adjust from 7.5ft. to 10ft
• Speed Shift® – uses counter-balance springs to adjust from 8ft. to 10ft. with the pull of a handle
• Telescoping – adjusts from 7.5 to 10ft. without the use of tools
• Front Adjust – Facing the pole, use the handle to easily adjust height of the backboard from 7.5 – 10 ft with the aid of counter-balance springs. This front position is especially convenient on portable systems because the base won’t get in the way.
• Pump Adjust – Use a handle to easily adjust the height of the backboard from 7.5 – 10 ft with the aid of a pneumatic mechanism.
• Rapid Cam – Use a handle to easily raise and lower the massive Mammoth backboard in seconds with just one hand. Pneumatic springs, mechanical springs, and cam plates do the work for you! Adjusts from 7.5 – 10 ft. with infinite settings.
• Strong Arm – Use a lever to adjust the height of the backboard from 8 – 10 ft with the aid of counter-balance springs. Five available settings in 6 in.increments.

Construction

We guarantee the best Lifetime basketball hoop by thoroughly testing our products in our in-house testing lab to ensure they meet stringent American Society for Testing and Materials ( ASTM) safety standards, as well as additional safety, environmental, and practical use standards set by Lifetime.

We guarantee the best Lifetime basketball hoops because all of our systems are built with the highest-quality steel parts. Every system features a powder-coated finish that makes the poles rust- and scratch-resistant. All in-ground poles feature a patented friction-weld joint that safeguards against unwanted movement. Our rims are a heavier gauge steel than any other system on the market and we use polyethylene for our portable bases and some backboards. The best basketball hoop on the market is covered with the best warranty in the business – a top-to-bottom five year warranty.

Functionality

At Lifetime, we manufacture the best Lifetime basketball hoops because we strive to keep your options open. That’s why we offer two kinds of basketball systems, inground and portable, as well as a variety of backboards and height adjustment features. We’re sure you’ll find the system with everything you’re looking for!
• Inground systems provide the ultimate in stability and rigidity. Although an inground system requires a cement installation, even our inground systems can be removed if they are installed using the ground sleeve we offer in our accessories line.
• Portable systems have the advantage of easy transportation due to the roller base design. Just fill the base with sand or water for stability. They can easily be relocated from backyard patio, to driveway, to cul-de-sac.
• In-ground Bolt-Down This lock-down freestanding portable base gives you the rigidity of an in-ground system and the flexibility of a portable system. The base easily fills with sand or water, providing a stable foundation, and the system can be rolled to the desired location. The lock-down feature secures the base to concrete surfaces with removable bolts. Adjustable base feet level the system for uneven playing surfaces. No cement or ground sleeve required.

Basketball Rims

Every Lifetime basketball rim is designed with welded steel net hooks to withstand aggressive play as well as other features that enhance safety and performance.
• Slam-It rim – Features double-compression springs providing spring-back action. Constructed of solid steel, this 5/8 in. rim is supported by 1/2 in. braces. Built for competitive play with welded-steel net hooks and an all-weather nylon net.
• Classic rim – Features a 5/8 in. solid-steel ring supported by 1/2 in. braces. Provides excellent durability with welded steel net hooks. No springs. All-weather nylon net included.
• Ultra rim – Constructed with a 5/8 in. ring of solid steel supported by 1/2 in. braces. Also features a continuous net hook wire which secures the heavy-duty all-weather nylon net to the rim with minimal intrusion. Built to take a slam with double-compression springs providing excellent spring-back action.
• Spring Flex rim – Mammoth’s heavy-duty Spring-Flex rim is built to take the abuse of competitive play. This breakaway-style rim features a wraparound brace supporting a 5/8 in. ring of solid steel.
Lifetime manufactures the best basketball hoop because we offer a variety of backboards:
• Impact®– made from high-density polyethylene plastic (HDPE) to withstand the elements
• Steel-framed Aluminum – perforated aluminum playing surface provides superior performance
• Acrylic – provides superior strength and a pro-glass look
• Shatter Proof – made from Makrolon®
• Tempered Glass – just like the pros, provides superior rebound performance

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Gorilla Basketball Hoops

March 21, 2011 By admin

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Ok, I know that they are not actually called Gorilla basketball hoops, but that is what people put into the internet to search for the famous basketball hoop manufacturer – Goalrilla. It is an easy thing to do and full credit should be given to the people who thought up the name of the brand. Who knew that the world would think of them as gorilla basketball hoops and got Goalrilla basketball hoops. Like someone famous once said, any publicity is good publicity.

It is also not a far stretch for the salesperson that you are speaking with to be able to figure out what brand you are referring to when you ask for gorilla basketball hoops rather than Goalrilla basketball hoops. Let’s take a closer look at what makes gorilla basketball hoops, or Goalrilla basketball hoops, such a great brand.

One Piece Steel Pole – this feature adds tremendous strength to the overall basketball unit by not having any additional connections that may serve to lessen the overall strength. If you have players who can dunk or who want to lower the rim and hang on while they practice their best NBA moves – this is a great unit for you. It will not bend or break under any amount of pressure that your family will put on it.

Powder Coating – Powder coating of all visible pieces of the basketball hoop system ensures a long life in any type of weather. Powder coating keeps the unit looking great and also keeps the weather on the outside of the unit – making it rust resistant for years.

Simple Crank Height Adjustment – Goalrilla has perfected the hand crank system by using counter weights inside of the basketball hoop unit to make raising or lowering the sturdy backboard and rim a breeze. Even your youngest will be able to do it without assistance.

Pro-Style Rim – This rim is an attractive break away unit that will bend if a larger player hangs on it attempting to avoid injury from a high jumping play or while dunking and hanging on the rim. The rim will give and then snap back into the original position quickly as the rim is released. The best part of all is that as this happens on a repeated basis the rim will always snap back to the exact measurement while keeping a soft shooter’s rim feel. A shooter’s rim is the style that every player wants – a rim that is tempered enough to be able to cushion a shot and allow the shot that hit the rim a second chance to roll around the rim and actually go in.

Easy Install Mounting System – allows for each leveling and contractor installed like strength when the unit is in place. One of the most important factors of installing a basketball hoop correctly is to have the rim level and exactly ten feet in height when the job is completed. The manner with which the Goalrilla unit is setup allows for easy adjustment of four eye bolts to allow for perfect leveling and for exact height to be obtained.

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Mini Basketball Hoops

March 21, 2011 By admin

Mini Basketball Hoops

Mini Basketball Hoops – A Shape and Size for Every Game

Mini basketball hoops come in all shapes and styles. Most of us have started with a small mini basketball hoop as kids that used until it broke in our family rooms. We then graduated to having a full-size basketball hoop outside in the driveway but we never gave up having a mini basketball hoop in the bedroom so that we could shoot sockballs into the hoop as we went to bed at night. If you are like the rest of the true basketball nuts, you then went to school or right into your first job and the mini basketball hoop went right along with you. Mine is eleven feet from me as I sit right now and yes, I can still hit nine out of ten anytime of the day or night.

Family Room Mini Basketball Hoop

The types of hoops can be found at any large toy store and are usually adjustable from a height of about 2 feet all the way up to 6 feet. That way your kids can use it from the time they can walk until the time that they are through the second grade or so, and they will still love it. Most of the mini basketball hoop systems that are perfect for family room use are made of plastic and have big red rims with nylon mesh nets. They are easy to adjust and are great when you play with a mini ball. These mini basketball hoops are among my personal favorites.

Driveway Mini Basketball Hoop

When the kids get a little older they will graduate to a Mini basketball hoop that goes in the driveway. These units are usually made of metal, are also adjustable and are usually made of more durable lightweight metal or heavy duty plastic. You’ll know the time is right to move to this type of mini basketball hoop when the shooting range of the kids gets farther out than your farthest wall of the family room. Most parents think of the day that they move the mini basketball hoop outside as a huge step on the path towards basketball fun.

Bedroom Mini Basketball Hoop

When the kids get a little older they will still want to hoop it up all the time and the best way to allow them to safely do it while in your home is to put a mini basketball hoop up in their bedroom and let them fire away with balls and socks until they have their fill of hoop dreams. Some of my best memories of my childhood involve games of H-O-R-S-E in my bedroom with my brothers with each of us shooting at a rigged mini basketball hoop hung on the back of the closet door.

Office Mini Basketball Hoop

Finally, when you are all grown up and the hoop dream still lives on you can get a great mini basketball hoop to go into your office. At this point in life you will be able to get the mini basketball hoop of your dreams. You can get a mini basketball hoop of about any style, color and logo of your favorite team that you can imagine. Enjoy it!

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Indoor Basketball Hoop

March 21, 2011 By admin

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Indoor basketball hoop systems vary quite a bit in quality, features and price. Let’s begin our review by discussing the different components of an indoor basketball hoop system.

The Indoor basketball Hoop Base
The base of an indoor basketball hoop tells the experienced gym manager all they need to know about a hoop system. The size, weight, strength and maneuverability each play an important role in determining which will best suit their need. Of course, as each of these measuring points increase, the price increases along with it. The weight of all bases are heavy enough to withstand having the finest of athletes dunk the ball and hang on the rim without fear that the unit will come crashing down around them, but the heavier the base, the better the hoop. Bases range in weight so that units can be truly portable (for outdoor use) and for high level interior play.

Ease of movement plays a large role in an indoor basketball hoop system. The heavier the units are the easier they need to be able to move around without causing injury to the people moving it. Urethane wheels are important with high end bearings to help with such moves.

The size of the unit is usually proportional to the weight in order to house the extra weight. Typical high end indoor basketball hoop systems might have as much as 1500 pounds tucked into the base. Those types of bases tend to be larger and less easy to move once installed. Several have clamps that require them to be clamped to a fixed point on the floor to be sure they do not move during play.

The strength of any indoor basketball hoop is always strong enough to hold the heaviest of players assaulting the unit with a two handed flying dunk, so most managers like the look of the more sturdy hoops that are seen in large scale arenas. In those situations they tend to like quality, quality and more quality.

Indoor Basketball Hoop Backboards
Like most hoop systems, the type of backboards that can be placed on an indoor basketball hoop system ranges from small and inexpensive to professional grade, with several stops in between the two ends. Most backboards are made to fit a particular type of bracket set and most bracket sets can be adjusted to fit any type of mounting on an indoor basketball hoop system. Most gym managers prefer the look and feel of the higher quality, professional grade backboard systems that are 36 inches high by 60 inches across.

Indoor Basketball Hoop Rims
The choice of all indoor basketball hoop systems is breakaway rims that will give when a player hangs on the rim. This not only helps to prevent injury from the immediate play, it serves to defuse the weight from the athlete hanging on the rim from the base unit, making the entire indoor basketball hoop system more stable in the process.

Indoor Basketball Hoop Padding
The padding around an indoor basketball hoop serves to protect the athlete and the unit from hard bumps and knocks. Padding can be matched to any team color patterns and is often a giveaway as part of the purchase of a unit. Padding should cover the front of the unit, the sides and the top of the base. In short, any location that might come in contact with a player should be properly padded on the unit.

Indoor Basketball Hoop Shipping and Handling Fees
Because of their weight, most units are shipped via regular freight lines and not UPS or Fedex. Companies do this to save money on shipping and because the time difference is simply not that great from an end user’s perspective. A customer might wait a day or two longer when using regular freight services but the reduction in cost will more than offset the time required for the unit to arrive.

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Basketball Hoops For Sale

March 21, 2011 By admin

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The Best Places to Find Basketball Hoops For Sale

The best places to find basketball hoops for sale is likely exactly where you would think. Shopping centers, big box outlets, kids toy stores, specialty retail stores that cater to outdoor recreation and, of course, online websites.

Basketball Hoops for Sale Through Conventional Means

When looking for basketball hoops on sale from the conventional retail establishments it is best to do a quick comparison shop online. By doing so you will be armed with the different types of brands offered, the price ranges available, the installation services offered by the store if you are getting an inground basketball system or any other types of setup and assembly services they might provide. Most stores will do the assembly for you but you need to get the unit home, which means that you will need a large car or pickup truck to be able to move the unit home.

Basketball Hoops for Sale Through Specialty Retail Stores

Specialty Retail Stores offer terrific value when looking for basketball hoops for sale. These types of stores offer a full complement of products designed to help your family enjoy their free time. Most offer high end swing sets and playground equipment and almost all of them offer the ability to install a basketball court (the cement or playing surface) in additional to performing the installation of the basketball hoop itself.

The specialty stores tend to be one of my favorite destinations when looking for a basketball hoop for sale because they offer the expertise needed to be sure you are purchasing the right type of basketball hoop system for your family and for your budget. After considering the expertise and services level offered, the biggest thing I like about specialty stores is that they want to have you as a customer. A big box store or a toy store will gladly sell you a basketball hoop and wish you the best of luck in getting it setup. A specialty store knows that you just purchased some of their reputation when you laid your credit card down and they want you to come back to buy more someday in addition to telling all of your friends about the great purchase you just made. They have skin in the game so it matters to them.

Another win for the specialty store is that they have the ability to negotiate, at least a little bit. There is nothing wrong with asking for a discount from a specialty store. Chances are they have a commercial account representative who works out competitive deals all day long on the same equipment so there is no need to feel bashful about asking for 5-10 percent off the list price or for free installation or delivery. Just ask – the worst they can say is no and I guarantee you their feelings will not be hurt by asking. You may just be surprised by their response. You can thank me later : )

Basketball Hops for Sale Online

Finally, when seeking basketball hoops for sale, check out the specialty websites that exist specifically for that purpose. Be sure to ask them about shipping charges, as these units can be heavy and also be sure to ask if they can help setup local installation requirements with a contractor. While they won’t take final responsibility for the installation, they will recommend someone who they have worked with before in your area and you can feel comfortable knowing that you got a great deal and that your installation will go without a hitch.

Basketball hoops for sale are everywhere – go find one and enjoy!

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