Purchasing In Ground Basketball Goals 6 Criteria

If you've been thinking about shopping for in ground basketball goals and getting one installed in your yard for a little hoop action, you be tempted to think it's a simple purchase. After all, a basketball hoop is basketball hoop, right? Well, kind of. In fact there are a lot of variables when it comes to buying a hoop—not the least of which is whether to go portable,http://www.copons.it/forum_wow/index...89711#msg89711, in ground, or combination.

For the purpose of this article, I'm going to suggest sticking with in ground basketball goals, which, in my opinion, are fare more stable and offer a better experience than the other models. But once you decided to go in ground, there are still some other things you need to think about. Here are 6.

1. Backboard

How authentic do you want to go? If you really want to make it feel like you're playing on a professional court, a flimsy backboard might not do it for you. Consider checking out in ground basketball goals with the high quality glass backboards—the kind only Shaq could break.

2. Height

Height is an obvious variable that comes to mind. Most people that get the in ground basketball goals want to feel like they're playing on a real court, but others might want to keep it more recreational and get something a little lower (after all, it can be fun to bring the dunking heights down to the level of us mere mortals).

If you have kids, that are another reason to get a lower hoop, but remember that kids don't stay short forever, and if they ever get serious about playing, experience with the higher goal can really give them an edge.

3. Versatility

Keep in mind that even in ground units can come with the adjustable option, meaning you can change the height as needed. This is a great choice for families with growing youngsters running around.

4. Warranty Details

When buying anything that costs a pretty penny and lasts a long time, you want to be sure the manufacturer backs it up in case it doesn't actually last a long time. Fortunately, a lot of reputable manufacturers are offering warranties for life, and if that's available, why settle for any less?

Keep in mind, however, that different warranties cover different things. For instance,http://www.info24jam.com/eland2cuy/blog/930244/, some companies set a no-dunk policy if you want to be covered or simply charge more to cover that kind of play. While you might be tempted to not buy it and dunk anyways,http://mytaska.com/forumtaska/index....627#msg1303627, if they prove you wrong after breaking the thing you might be out of a hoop.

5. Permanence

How permanent do you want your basketball goal to be? Most people who purchase the in ground models like the value and authenticity that a permanent hoop provides,http://www.onechoice.se/blog/blog.ph...ojp&note=72008, but some install a ground sleeve so that if they change their mind at a later date, they can still remove it.

Keep in mind, by the way, that many jurisdictions now require the sleeve,http://cgwave.dothome.co.kr/renew/sm...1993#msg621993, so check local laws before installation.

6. The Overhang

Basically, the term "overhang" refers to the distance between your backboard and the pole that is buried into the ground and offering all the support. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), this distance is 4 feet, which keeps the goal well away from the out of bounds line.

Some people like to mimic that experience as much as possible, and purposely buy a hoop with a 4 foot overhang for that very reason. A larger overhang can also provide more safety from an adrenaline-filled player smashing into a pole when going for an over-eager lay-up. You may want to consider a 5 foot overhang if this is a concern.


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