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BASKETBALL STRUCTURES - HOW CAN YOU FIX THE HOOP IN AN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COURT?
2023-08-22
Basketball is a sport that does not require a lot of equipment. In fact, all that is needed to practice it, besides the ball, is a hoop mounted at a certain height. However, it is important that the hoop is stable, as this is the main condition for safe play. There are various basketball structures available on the market, tailored to various needs and installation locations. Learn how to securely fix the hoop - in both an indoor and an outdoor court.
MOVABLE STRUCTURES
Movable structures are one of the most popular ways to mount basketball hoops. They are mobile and versatile. With them, any building can be adapted for playing basketball. Thanks to height adjustment mechanisms, it is also possible to adapt the court to the needs of different groups of players. The movable structure with weight in the base ensures safe and comfortable play and allows the hoop to be precisely placed in the desired location.
Movable structures meet the requirements of professional players and often comply with FIBA’s requirements, allowing them to be used in top-level competitions. It is a very versatile solution that will work wherever mounting a hoop permanently (e.g., to a wall) is impossible or unreasonable. The only requirement for the use of a movable structure is sufficient space in the building.
WALL-MOUNTED HOOP STRUCTURES
Another solution is to attach the hoop along with the backboard to the wall. This is done with special structures made of metal profiles. This ensures the stability and robustness of the mounting, as well as resistance to any damage.
A wall-mounted basketball structure is fixed permanently, but the available versions provide great flexibility in its use. Depending on your needs, you can choose a version with adjustable height or length. This makes it possible to customize the position of the hoop. Folding mounting structures for wall-mounted backboards are also very practical. They are excellent for school gyms and other multi-purpose buildings. The ability to fold down the structure supporting the hoop makes it easier to use the space for other activities and increases the safety of users.
CEILING-MOUNTED BASKETBALL STRUCTURES
Basketball hoops can also be mounted to the ceiling. Ceiling-mounted structures are made similarly to wall-mounted structures - from metal profiles. This makes them very durable and reliable.
A suspended structure can be an excellent choice for gyms and other multi-purpose buildings. This is because modern structures of this type are equipped with an electric motor, which allows them to be folded and unfolded conveniently. Of course, basketball ceiling-mounted structures also provide the ability to adjust the height of the basket to comply with regulations and meet the needs of specific groups of players. That is why they are versatile.
OUTDOOR STRUCTURES
Basketball can also be played successfully in outdoor courts. However, the hoop-mounting structure must then be extremely strong. What matters is not only its robustness, but also its resistance to the outdoor conditions. Steel basketball structures are most often used outdoors. They consist of a thick pole fixed to the ground and components that support the backboard and hoop in the required position.
The metal is protected from corrosion by hot-dip galvanizing. As a result, the risk of corrosion is minimized, even when the structure exposed to adverse factors such as moisture, rain, high and low temperatures, and UV radiation.
STREET BASKET STRUCTURES
A slightly different category is street basket structures intended for the street basketball variety. They are also designed for outdoor use, so they are very durable and protected from corrosion.
Their defining feature, however, is mobility. Street basketball structures make it possible to adapt any court or other level surface for playing basketball. Their significant weight gives them exceptional stability, making them suitable even for performing impressive dunks. A mobile basketball structure is easy to both transport and store. Another advantage is that the height of the hoop can be adjusted. Although street basketball structures are designed for outdoor use, nothing prevents them from being used indoors as well.
BASKETBALL STRUCTURE - HOW SHOULD YOU CHOOSE THE HOOP MOUNTING METHOD?
With a wide selection of professional basketball structures in our store, choosing the right solution is not difficult. First of all, decide whether you need an indoor or outdoor structure. After that, make your selection depending on your individual needs and installation capabilities. Mounting on the wall or on the ceiling is not always possible - then a movable structure will work well. If the building is to be used not only for basketball, but also for other sports, choosing the folding structure makes a lot of sense. In many places, it is also useful to be able to adjust the height, which is provided by most of the structures in our offer.