How to Install a Basketball Goal in Oklahoma City

Installing a basketball goal in Oklahoma City is an excellent way to give children and adults alike a good source of entertainment and exercise. There are different types of goals available. One type involves the pole that holds the backboard and rim that is cemented into the ground. The other type has a base that can be filled with water to secure the goal. Cemented goals are more sturdy and do not have the bulky base getting in the way of play near the goal. This article details the installation process for a cemented freestanding basketball goal.

Things You'll Need

  • Shovel
  • Four 80 pound bags of concrete
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Level
  • Goal assembly
  • Assistant
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Instructions

    • 1

      Examine the yard for a good place to put the basketball goal. Keep in mind the room that is needed for play and the surface of the makeshift court. Driveways are excellent options. The flatter the surface around the goal, the better.

    • 2

      Use the shovel to dig a hole beside the area chosen for the court. The hole should be round and be at least three feet deep. The goal assembly chosen should indicate how big of a hole is needed in terms of diameter. Most goals require an 18 inch hole.

    • 3

      Mix the concrete according to the directions on the package. See additional directions on the bag if mixing concrete during Oklahoma City's cold or freezing weather. Try to use the keep the mixture as dry as possible. A wheelbarrow is an excellent receptacle to mix the concrete in.

    • 4

      Place the post into the hole. Have the assistant hold the post up. Use the level to make sure the post is in the correct position.

    • 5

      Put the concrete mixture into the hole evenly. Work the mixture around, spreading it out. Continue until the concrete fills most of the hole. Stop filling the hole a few inches below the ground.

    • 6

      Use the level to check the post once more. Adjust as necessary. It may be necessary to hold the pole in place for a few minutes until the concrete begins to dry.

    • 7

      Leave the cement to dry for a couple of days. Use the removed dirt from the hole to fill the remaining inches up. Use the bottom of the shovel to pack in the dirt tightly. Stomp on the dirt with your foot to make sure it is packed in completely.

    • 8

      Attach the backboard to the post as instructed in the manual. Mount the rim to the backboard and loop the net through the rim.