Lifetime basketball goal 90498 manual – Lifetime 3819 Impact 44" Basketball Backboard & Rim Combo

Basketball backboards are measured similar to the way you would measure a TV. The 44″ measurement is diagonal. The actual dimensions of the backboard are 43.375″ wide and 28″ tall.

The Lifetime hoop adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Lifetime knows that younger players aren`t always ready for a 10-foot hoop, which is why the basket boasts a height-adjustment mechanism.

The recommended hole size is 16 inches in diameter and 48 inches deep. You will need eleven 80-lb bags of concrete for the installation. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before you dig, call your local utilities to rule out the presence of buried cables including power, water, gas and phone lines.

Backboard Size

For kids, 32-inch backboards provide a great foundation for learning the game. 44-inch backboards are excellent for young players learning to shoot. Young teens practicing drives to the basket and a wide range of bank shots will benefit from the rebound space of a 48-52″ backboards.

Also take into account the size of the backboard. These can range from 44″ up to 72″, which is the regulation size at the professional level. The smaller-sized backboards, typically between 44″ and 54″, save on space and are good for a standard two-car driveway.

The 72” is the size used in high school, college and professional courts. 60” – The 60” is the most common size for a home court installation. This will hold up for competitive players, as well as recreational players or families looking to add to their outdoor activities.

Lifetime portable basketball bases are designed to be filled with either sand or water, and each one has pros and cons. Sand is about 45% denser than water, which increases the system`s stability making it more difficult to tip the system.

While concrete offers a satisfying basketball bounce, the surface has very little give and can be harsh on players` legs and ankles. Concrete surfaces also pose an increased risk for concussion. Asphalt can tear up basketball shoes, skin and the basketball itself.

Many people choose to install their basketball hoop at the edge of a driveway, as it is a convenient, ready-made court. This can work well as concrete provides an adequate playing surface.

A larger backboard offers more shot opportunities and the arena-style performance of 72” backboards found on college and professional-level courts. However, don`t forget: the bigger the backboard, the more expensive the hoop.

Backboard sizes vary in width from 48” wide all the way up to 72”, but for the sake of regular game play we recommend choosing backboard no smaller than 54” wide. Anything narrower than this measurement won`t allow the player to perform bank shots at all!

The backboard shall be a rectangle measuring 6` horizontally and 3 ½` vertically. The front surface shall be flat and transparent. A transparent backboard shall be marked with a 2” white rectangle centered behind the This rectangle shall have outside dimensions of 24” horizontally and 18” vertically.

Size 7. Size 7 basketballs measure 29.5” in circumference and have a standard weight of 22 oz. Size 7 basketballs are the standard ball size for men`s professional basketball associations, such as the NBA, as well as men`s college, high school, and travel basketball leagues.

For boys and girls, a size 5 basketball should be used between the ages of 9 – 11. The circumference of the basketball should be 27.5″ and the weight 17 oz. Using a basketball that`s too big will lead to players developing poor shooting technique.

The backboard shall be a rectangle measuring 6` horizontally and 3 ½` vertically.

The regulation backboard is marked with a white rectangle 2 inches wide that is centered behind the ring; the outer dimensions of the rectangle are 24 inches wide by 18 inches high. The basket itself consists of a metal ring with an 18-inch inner diameter and a white cord net that is 15 to 18 inches long.

Backboard dimensions: 54” x 33” x 1” Height Adjustment: 7.5` – 10`