How to Install Basketball Hoops

Basketball is an entertaining game to play regardless of how many people you're with. You can enjoy it alone, with one opponent for a game of one on one or several opponents for a standard five-on-five game. Some basketball hoops are on portable, weighted stands and can be set up and taken down in mere minutes. More permanent nets, however, are typically mounted on the sides of buildings or sunk into the ground for greater stability.

Things You'll Need

  • Auger
  • Cement mix
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Water
  • Shovel
  • Level
  • Wrench
  • Ratchet handle
  • Socket
  • Ladder
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate an area in which you plan to install the basketball pole. Ideal areas are free of trees or other obstructions and located on level ground.

    • 2

      Dig a hole in the earth, using an auger. The hole should be roughly 2 feet in diameter and descend the number of feet as indicated on your pole setup. This number is often between 4 and 6 feet deep.

    • 3

      Place the pole into the hole, ensuring it has descended to the correct depth.

    • 4

      Mix the cement powder with water in a wheelbarrow, according to the instructions on the package.

    • 5

      Fill the hole three-quarters of the way up with cement and hold a level against the pole to ensure it remains perfectly upright. When the pole is set to the angle you desire, fill the remainder of the hole with cement.

    • 6

      Let the cement dry for the length of time as specified on the bag. This time will usually be 24 to 48 hours.

    • 7

      Bolt the second part of the pole to the base that is sunk into the cement. Basketball net poles are usually divided into two pieces -- one to sink into the ground and the other to actually serve as the main pole.

    • 8

      Set up a ladder next to the pole and mount the backboard to the pole, using the mounting brackets and hardware that came with the pole.

    • 9

      Attach the rim to the backboard, using the provided hardware.

    • 10

      Thread the net through the holders on the rim until it is firmly in place.