Sunday, May 2, 2010

Basketball Equipments: The Basketball Goal

By Miles Bush

A lot of people love to play basketball. It is a favorite past time of adult and young alike. In almost every place, you could see basketball goals; in schools, houses, private roads, parks and so on.

In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian YMCA International Training School instructor, first orchestrated the game of basketball. His primary purpose was to keep his students occupied during the long winter months. Ever since the first official basketball game was played in 1892, the game has advanced a lot in so many ways including the equipments like goal, backboard, rim, pole and others.

If you are thinking of putting up a basketball goal in your backyard, you could choose from the many types available in the market today depending on what would suit your needs.

In buying a basketball hoop, you should consider its quality. A basketball hoop could be made in different materials such as wood, aluminum, steel, clear acrylic, heavy duty cardboard or plastic and fiberglass. It is important that this is made of quality materials. It comes in different styles like in-ground, portable or wall-mount system. It also comes in both fixed and flexible styles. Flexible hoops enable you to adjust the height of the goal according to the height of the players.

The in-ground basketball goal is installed by fixing on the ground permanently. This is stronger than portable hoops. It could take strong dunks by the players. But, it is more costly because you will need the help of a professional to install it.

Another could be the portable basketball hoop. It is lightweight and easy to install. It gives you the freedom to move it from one place to another anytime. However, it occupies a much larger space on the ground because of its base. Usually, it comes as a complete basketball system with a basketball pole, acrylic backboard and bracing, and base. Water or sand could be used to fill the base to keep the pole in place, still and straight. Sand will hold the pole much better because it is heavier than water however, it would not provide easy movement of the pole whenever it has to be transferred. The water could easily be thrown out of the base for easy mobility.

If you do not have much space on the ground, a wall mount system is appropriate. It optimizes your space as it could be mounted on the side of your house or a garage. It is generally sturdier than portables.

Some safety measures should also be kept in mind in deciding to have a basketball goal at home or somewhere else. Make sure to wrap the pole with foam padding to protect the players from any injury. Check first the pole height to get the right fit before buying pole padding. It would be safe also to use anti-whip net. It would not hurt the hands of the players especially when making slam-dunks.

Decide on the best options when you buy a basketball system. Ensure your safety to fully enjoy playing basketball. As such, playing the game would give you other benefits. It would not only give you a healthy mind and body but also build a strong relationship with your family members, relatives, and friends and consequently acquire new ones.

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