Youth Basketball Goal Buyer's Guide
If you are shopping for a Youth Basketball Goal, here are some things to consider.In addition to the tips below,
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for more information on basketball hoops and systems. In-Ground Basketball Goal
- Slam Dunking: Yes, but hanging on the rim is not recommended.
- Raising & Lowering: Yes.
- Portable: Can be removed from permanent mount when moving, a mounting kit can be purchased separately.
Portable Basketball Goal
- Slam Dunking: No, hoops that are not secured to the ground should not be dunked on.
- Raising & Lowering: Yes.
- Portable: All portable hoops come with wheels for portability. Some models can also be folded and stored easily.
Wall Mount Basketball Goal
- Slam Dunking: Yes, but hanging on the rim is not recommended.
- Raising & Lowering: No.
- Portable: Not portable, but some models are hinged to go left, right, or up when not in use.
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Here are some of the main features to consider when purchasing a youth basketball goal:1) Width of the Backboard - NBA Regulation width is 72" (6 feet). Regulation backboard height is 42".
- Most of the portable basketball hoops with plastic backboards you see are 44" wide and 36" high.
- For residential in-ground hoops, 54" or 60" are the most popular. The wider the backboard the better play you get because you can do a wider variety of bank shots.
- Most portable basketball hoops are 48" wide - a few are 54".
2) Offset - This is the distance from the pole to the backboard.
- This defines the playing area underneath the basket.
- Short offsets are dangerous because when you run in for a lay-up, you are at risk of running into the pole.
- The longer the offset, the better and safer the hoop is.
- Top quality hoops have 2' to 4' offset.
3) Padding - There are two places for padding.
- Frame padding goes along the bottom of the backboard.
- Pole padding goes around the pole.
4) Adjustment Mechanism - There are many ways to adjust basketball goals. Most hoops can be adjusted from 7' to 10'.
- Gas assisted adjusts make it very easy to move the backboard up and down - these work great for frequent adjustments.
- Crank adjusts take longer but have a finer degree of adjustment. Some cranks can be removed to prevent tampering.
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