Imagine being able to walk outside of your home and practice your lay ups and jump shots. Instead of having to head out to the gym or park to practice your basketball game, why not add your very own in-ground basketball hoop? This way you'll be able to practice anytime you want and for as long as you want!
Practice makes perfect and there's no better way to practice then walking outside your home anytime you're up for it. If you're thinking about buying a new hoop, an in-ground hoop is the best option. However, it's not an easy installation process so I've created this article to help you during this process.
Once you have the hoop, you'll need to gather up all your supplies. You'll need roughly 850 lbs of dry concrete mix, although this can vary depending on the hoop. You'll also need a level, shovel, wheel barrow, marker, water, a wrench, a step up ladder, several types of screwdrivers and a measuring tape.
Do not try to do this without all of these tools and materials. You do not want to take any shortcuts. This will prevent any problems down the road and if done right, this hoop can end up standing for many years to come.
Once you have all your tools, it's time to make sure the spot in which you're getting to place the hoop is perfect. The ideal situation is a flat and smooth surface. If there are any bumps or holes, there's a decent chance someone will eventually get injured.
Once you're comfortable with the area, you may begin working on the hoop. It's not very easy to move the hoop once it's down, so it's important you're sure about the placement.
First mark a spot on the pole 18 inches from the bottom. This will help you indicate how deep the pole will go into the concrete hole. Then dig a hole. The hole should be 2 x 2 feet and 2 feet deep. Then proceed by mixing the concrete and filling the hole. Make sure the concrete mix is firm in the hole by patting it down. Then take the pole and place it in the hole. It should only go to the point on the pole in which you marked (18 inches). After the pole is in the ground, take your level and make sure it's straight. Continue by filling in more concrete.
After the pole is set in place, attach the hoop and backboard. The rim should stand at 10 feet tall and you're ready to play ball!
Practice makes perfect and there's no better way to practice then walking outside your home anytime you're up for it. If you're thinking about buying a new hoop, an in-ground hoop is the best option. However, it's not an easy installation process so I've created this article to help you during this process.
Once you have the hoop, you'll need to gather up all your supplies. You'll need roughly 850 lbs of dry concrete mix, although this can vary depending on the hoop. You'll also need a level, shovel, wheel barrow, marker, water, a wrench, a step up ladder, several types of screwdrivers and a measuring tape.
Do not try to do this without all of these tools and materials. You do not want to take any shortcuts. This will prevent any problems down the road and if done right, this hoop can end up standing for many years to come.
Once you have all your tools, it's time to make sure the spot in which you're getting to place the hoop is perfect. The ideal situation is a flat and smooth surface. If there are any bumps or holes, there's a decent chance someone will eventually get injured.
Once you're comfortable with the area, you may begin working on the hoop. It's not very easy to move the hoop once it's down, so it's important you're sure about the placement.
First mark a spot on the pole 18 inches from the bottom. This will help you indicate how deep the pole will go into the concrete hole. Then dig a hole. The hole should be 2 x 2 feet and 2 feet deep. Then proceed by mixing the concrete and filling the hole. Make sure the concrete mix is firm in the hole by patting it down. Then take the pole and place it in the hole. It should only go to the point on the pole in which you marked (18 inches). After the pole is in the ground, take your level and make sure it's straight. Continue by filling in more concrete.
After the pole is set in place, attach the hoop and backboard. The rim should stand at 10 feet tall and you're ready to play ball!
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