Creating an area right at home where you can relieve stress and have a great time with family and friends is much easier than one might think. And the benefits are abundant! Anytime you can get outdoors and get the heart pumping, you improve your mental and physical health. Kicking back at home with the family is more productive than heading off to the gym to get the most out of those monthly dues you’re paying.
So what do you choose? Where do you start? A brief look at hoop stands may prove very helpful in getting the right item for your own personal basketball court.
First, let’s consider the height options available to you. You will want to decide if you prefer a set height, or an adjustable height. If you have young children, an adjustable height works great because it will grow right along with them and you won’t find yourself in the position of needing to buy a brand new hoop and stand each year or two. Starting out at a lower height is ideal for young ones, as it allows them to improve their skills while gaining confidence. The downside of an adjustable hoop is that there are more components, which means there are more parts that can break over time.
A fixed height hoop stand has the benefit of being durable and long lasting because there are no moving parts. However, as mentioned above, young children or those who are “height challenged”, such as myself, may become so frustrated by a high hoop that it gets little use.
One option down, one more to go!
Do you plan to shoot hoops in one area all the time? Do you have a pad out back that will act as the permanent home to your home basketball court? Or will you be playing in the driveway or on the street? Using these questions to guide you will help you decide whether you need a portable unit or a permanent, in ground unit.
Portable stands are very popular because they have the ability to go back and forth from the street to the house. For those who live in neighborhoods with stringent rules on basketball hoops, this option is ideal. These stands are available in both a fixed height and an adjustable height. The base can be filled with either water or sand. Both work just as well. Because the base is made of plastic, it can break down easier and be less durable than an in-ground installation. But it is also more affordable and for most, works out perfectly.
When you’ve got THE place to play, then a permanently installed hoop and stand is most likely the perfect fit for you. Easily cemented right into the ground, this stand is more rigid and extremely long lasting. The downside to that would just be that should you move, and want to take it with you, you would have to “dig” it out of the concrete you have placed it in! For those with superb dunking skills, an in-ground hoop stand is ideal, as there is no base at the bottom that can possibly be landed on.
Knowing the players who will be using the basketball hoop in your yard is key. It will guide you all the way to the perfect equipment for you!
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