Do you wish to buy your own backyard basketball hoop to practice basketball? Today, there are many affordable and easy to install basketball systems available in the market. With our own basketball system you can go for endless hours of exercise. Once you through with what type of basketball system you want, you just have to follow certain simple instructions to install it on your own.

Things you will need:

• 850 pounds dry concrete mix
• Shovel
• Tape measure
• Flathead screwdriver
• Step ladder
• Wrench
• Water
• Marker

Step 1

First decide what type of basketball goals would suit your requirements depending upon your lifestyle, available recreational space and where you would want to install it.

Step 2

Next you need to choose the site for your playing court and basketball hoop. It is advisable to choose a flat cemented surface where you can easily play a game without the players getting tumbles.

Step 3

Place the order for your own in-ground basketball goal. You can directly go to a sports shop in your locality and order it or you can locate some good online store to place your order.

Step 4

Once you've chosen the location and brought the basketball system you are ready to begin the installation process. First you need to dig a square hole with your shovel at the location where the pole needs to be installed. The hole must be about 2 by 2 feet with a depth of at least 2 feet.

Step 5

Take out the pole from the basketball kit and with the help of a marker mark a line which must be approximately 18 inches from the bottom of the poll. Use a tape measure for correct measurements.

Step 6

Now mix 850 pounds dry concrete with the exact amount of water as mentioned on the bag.

Step 7

Pour the mix on the hole and press the cement properly before inserting the basketball pole till the marked line of 18 inch.

Step 8

Fill the pole with the concrete mix. While doing so make sure the pole is standing straight from the ground.

Step 9

Allow the concrete to settle down properly and dry for at least 48 hours.

Step 10

With the help of a flathead screwdriver and wrench attach the basketball hoop to the backboard and after that fix the net to the basketball hoop.
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Step 11

Use a step ladder to attach the basketball backboard to the pole. While doing so make sure that the basketball rim stands 10 feet high from the ground.

Step 12

Build your team of players and fetch a basketball to start playing a match in the newly installed basketball court.

Tips and Warnings:

• Always buy high quality basketball system.
• Buy basketball net made of metal.
• Check the goal properly to make sure that it fits perfectly in the backboard.
• Place the hoop in right way to enjoy a game without any obstacle.