One of the most common sights in the US is an outdoor basketball hoop mounted on a wall next to a paved driveway, on the sidewall of a house or over the garage door. These outdoor hoops are easy to install, require little maintenance and are not in the way of people or vehicles. In contrast, portable or in-ground systems have to be set up more carefully.



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Most manufacturers sell wall-mounted hoops as packages that comprise a backboard, rim, net, and mounting kit. Some of these outdoor hoops also have an extension arm that allows the rim and net to extend outwards.

The portable hoops are equally easy to use. They need no formal installation because they come with a wheel-mounted base that can be filled with water or sand for stability What's more they can be wheeled back into a garage after a game is over. These outdoor hoops are especially suitable for those players who play once in a while, and don't want to block there drive ins or backyards with a basketball hoop.

Those who prefer permanent structures have the option of installing in-ground systems. These outdoor hoops require more effort and time to set up, because a hole has to be dug to install the pole. According to installation kits, six 90-pound bags of cement need to be used to secure the pole. Otherwise, there is the danger of the pole coming unstuck when a player holds onto a basket during a dunk.

A disadvantage of an in-ground system is that the ground has to be dug up whenever the basketball pole is to be moved. To reduce the damage, a few equipment makers sell bolt on systems. These systems bolt the basketball pole to an anchor that has been set in concrete.

There are two other points that need be kept in mind while using outdoor hoops. The first is the shape the backboard. Fan-shaped backboards may look pretty but they should be avoided because it is difficult to play bank shots against such a background. The second is the backboard color. It should be opaque so that the player is able to make out the basket when playing in an outdoor environment.