Having a good basketball court in the house is kind of necessary especially in this modern era. It can keep the family happy and healthy. Basketball hoop can also be a source of good memory.
Buying a basketball hoop is kind of easy. As it is a popular sport, there are a lot of products available on the market. All we have to do is research and ask around.
But if you have bought a hoop for playing, then many other things come alongside which cannot be ignored. You need to install the hoop. You also need to maintain and take care of it so that it can run for a long time.
How to Install a Basketball Hoop: Tips and Guide
The main challenge starts after buying the hoop. Installing a hoop can be a challenge. But with a few tips and tricks, it can be done. All we have to do focus and take time. Here are a few tips I used for installing the basketball hoop.
Research for the Information
Before installing a little bit of online search can help. I came to know there are seven types of basketball goals.
- Pool Basketball Goal
- Portable Basketball Goal
- Outdoor Basketball Goal
- Kids Basketball Goal
- Indoor Basketball Goal
- Adjustable Basketball Goal
- Mini Basketball Goal
Types of Basketball Hoops and Installing Them
Now that all this basketball has 3 main types of systems
- Wall Mount
- Portable
- In-Ground Hoops
We have to know which type of basketball hoop we did buy and follow that specific instruction.
In-Ground, Wall Mount and Portable this three have completely different type hoop, so they have a completely different type of tips and tricks.
In-ground is necessary when you have someone professional or who can actually play. Otherwise, it’s just expensive and will take a lot’s of place.
Wall Mount is a really nice option. It was a quite popular option a few years before. It is quite cheap and does not take a lot of space. But installing it can be quite difficult. The wall mount is great instability.
The portable basketball hoop is now the most popular option. It came in a wide range of style and fit into any budget. But it has issued instability. So have to be very careful around it.
Reading the instruction
Sometimes when we think about installing stuff at our house, we don’t read the instruction. It works most of the time. Installing a table or fridge is really easy. As, the instruction is a good way of playing basketball, installing it also needs instructions.
Few errors can be solved easily. But when it comes to the basketball hoop, few mistakes can be extremely harmful. It can be a reason for the vital accident.
There’s so many screw and step. And following each and every step is very important. Read the instruction carefully first. Then do it step by step.
This is actually the most important step when it comes to installing the basketball hoop. Read properly, it’s like baking. Even a small mistake can destroy the whole thing.
Choose a Proper Place for the Hoop
Choosing a perfect place for basketball hoop is also important. Installing a hoop is always a challenge so changing its place time after time can be overwhelming and lots of extra work.
If the hoop is higher priced, then there’s a possibility that anchor system kits will work on that.
By using an anchor system kit, we can move basketball hoop anywhere even if it’s installed. But if it doesn’t work with anchor kit then choosing the perfect place in the first time is the best choice.
Call in Reinforcements is a Good Thing
Working alone with hoop can look manly but can be a big hassle. So asking help from friend and family is always the best choice. It will minimize the chore and make it fun. And a few hands is always better than one hand.
With pizza and people, the installation can be an event. Get the people you enjoy spending time. Experienced one who has already a basketball hoop should be the first choice. They can help the most.
Taking Professional Help
If the task becomes hard to handle. Professional help is always available.
Installing a basketball hoop is not easy. It’s actually hard. Sometimes people especially dad wants to prove that they are good with tools. But after a few tries if nothing works, ask for professional help.
They will do it in short time and watching it can be fun. So that next time, you will be able to do it alone. If you don’t do it properly the hoop will be untuneful and it will do more bad than good.
Taking Time for Installing Hoops
Installation takes time. Normally it takes one to two weeks (based on which system you bought and how fast you work). At first phase things can be tough, most people give up on that stage. But, let’s not be emotional.
It should be done like how we do most of our work. If the work becomes monotonous and we don’t get the punch, a break can always help.
So, it’s easy. All we have to do is research, read the instruction. Then with time and proper help it can be done. Like all the other new thing all we have to do is beat the fear. Installing a basketball hoop can be the best gift to yourself and family.
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