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Changing a portable basketball hoop to an in-ground system is a weekend project that will likely take about 8 hours of actual work time. Lay the portable basketball hoop on the ground in order to dismantle the rim and backboard from the pole. This will make it lighter and easier to cut and move.
People also ask, how deep is an in ground basketball hoop?
It involves digging a hole about 4 feet deep, placing the pole of a basketball system in place (either before or after you have the backboard system in place) and then filling the hole with concrete.
In this manner, should I fill my basketball base with sand or water?
Sand is about 45% denser than water, which increases the system's stability making it more difficult to tip the system. Water is significantly easier and cheaper than filling with sand. • Water can freeze and if you live in a cold region, the water may possibly crack your base.
Most portable basketball goal systems have a 35-gallon base. Purchase 10 bags of 50-pound sand bags from a home-supply store if your base is 35 gallons. Adjust the amount of sand you purchase if the base holds more or less than 35 gallons. Many fill their bases with water.