“Champions play while they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits.”
– Mike Krzyzewski
It requires hours of daily practice sessions to provide consistency of excellence in its performance. Practice is a virtue that should be built in from the moment you develop an interest in a game.
In the words of Charles Barkley, “The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is whether it goes in or not.”
Therefore, the best option is to have your own basketball hoop where you and your children can practice for hours making sure that each shot of yours ends up as a good shot.
Having a basketball hoop in your backyard means that you can go anytime and you can throw some hoops to relieve your stress and stay fit and healthy. If you have a child who takes an interest in basketball, you will help him shape his career in the sport.
Installing a basketball system on the ground is not rocket science. However, the whole process requires a good amount of time and work. Check out the following steps to install your own basketball goal on the ground in your home:
Organize basic supplies
Before beginning the installation process, organize your basic supplies including 850 pounds of dry concrete mix, level, shovel, wheelbarrow, tape measure, large or flat-head Phillips screwdriver (per instructions), ladder, wrench ( size according to the instructions). instructions), water and marker.
Choose the site
The next step is to select the appropriate site for your personal basketball goal. Preferably, it should be a flat cemented surface to prevent it from falling off while gaming. You can consider your backyard, a part of the garden, an empty area around the garage, or a patio for the site.
Installation process
Dig a hole that is 36 to 48 inches deep and 18 inches in circumference. The depth depends on the position of the frost line in your area. Place the bottom of the post into the hole and keep it straight (90 degrees to the ground). Enlist the help of friends and family to keep the pole upright as you work on the bottom of the pole.
Add gravel to the bottom of the hole to a 6-inch level. Put a foot or two off the ground and tamp it down. When you are sure the post is accurately positioned 90 degrees off the ground and plumb, begin adding concrete. Go for a few extra inches with your concrete, if your basketball system is for heavy use.
Do not fill the entire hole with concrete, as it will be very difficult to remove the post in the future. You should also leave a concrete dome at the base of the post to prevent water pooling and rusting the bottom of the post.
Let the concrete set for approximately 24 to 48 hours. Then place the last part of the post on the base fixed to the ground. Screw, fix the backboard and basketball hoop, and get ready for hours of fun and excitement.