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How do you make a basketball hoop post?
Dig a hole 2 feet wide, 2 feet long and 2 1/2 feet deep. Mix the concrete according to the instructions on the bags of concrete and fill the hole with wet concrete. Insert the beam into the hole at least 2 feet into the hole and use the level to verify that the pole is traveling straight up from the ground.
What is the height of basketball pole?
10 feet
Throughout gyms, parks, and driveways around the world, basketball hoops are almost always 10 feet (3 meters) off the ground. Some leagues for young children play on shorter hoops, but from junior high schools through the professional leagues, the game is played on hoops of the standard 10-foot height.
How many bags of concrete do I need for a basketball pole?
The recommended hole size is 16 inches in diameter and 48 inches deep. You will need eleven 80-lb bags of concrete for the installation. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before you dig, call your local utilities to rule out the presence of buried cables including power, water, gas and phone lines.
How do you make a homemade basketball pole?
- Bend the wire hanger into a circle.
- Bend the hook of the hanger so that it is at a 90 degree angle with the hoop.
- Cut the cardboard to the size and shape of your liking.
- Decorate the hoop and backboard to your liking.
- Tape the hoop to the backboard.
- Attach a net to the basketball rim (optional).
What kind of wood is used for basketball backboards?
Use plywood for your basketball backboard because it’s cheap and easy to find. You can also use a sturdy square of Plexiglas or plastic.
How do you make a basketball hoop out of wood?
Take a piece of wood at least 20 inches long and wide, and 3/4 inches thick. Using a ruler and compass, select a center point on the piece of wood and draw a circle 18 inches in diameter. Using the same center point, draw a second circle that is 18.75 inches in diameter.
How do you make a homemade backboard?
PROCESS
- Cut plywood panels identically to size for the backboard.
- Cut (1) 2 x 8 piece so the length is the same as the width of the backboard.
- Glue, clamp, and screw the plywood panels together using the 1 and 1/4” screws.
- Sand the edges of the backboard so both panels are smooth and continuous.
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