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History of the Breakaway Basketball Rim
September 24, 2025
2 min read

History of the Breakaway Basketball Rim

Have you ever wondered how the breakaway basketball rim came to be? Check out this guide to the history of this unique sports equipment and why it's still so important today.What is a Breakaway Rim?Be...

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Improving Basketball Shooting
September 24, 2025
3 min read

Improving Basketball Shooting

If you're about to play a game of basketball, in addition to your shorts, sneakers, wristbands and sports drinks, make sure you don't forget your shot. For all the amateur basketball players who log h...

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Where Do Missed Shots Go?
September 24, 2025
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Where Do Missed Shots Go?

Far too many amateur basketball players are, unfortunately, experts on the art of the missed shot. Even the best three-point shooters in the NBA rarely exceed a 50 percent accuracy rate from that dist...

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Must-Have Hoop Accessories
September 24, 2025
2 min read

Must-Have Hoop Accessories

You have the hoop, and you're ready for tip-off. Or are you? Even after you purchase a backboard and rim for a basketball system you plan to have endless hours of fun with, the truth is you can add pl...

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Basketball Court Lines and Markings
September 24, 2025
3 min read

Basketball Court Lines and Markings

The sport of basketball is not complex, but to the uninitiated, the series of lines and markings on a basketball court can look like a confusing set of hieroglyphics. What does it all mean? Court Line...

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Does a Warranty Cover Slam Dunks and Hanging on the Rim?
September 24, 2025
2 min read

Does a Warranty Cover Slam Dunks and Hanging on the Rim?

Once upon a time, dunking was against the rules in college basketball games. Then, even after those restrictions were relaxed, it long remained illegal to dunk during warmups of a high school basketba...

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Selecting the Location for your new Basketball Hoop
September 24, 2025
3 min read

Selecting the Location for your new Basketball Hoop

When the time has come for amateur athletes of all stripes to purchase that basketball hoop and backboard that might just transform you from an average Joe into the next NCAA superstar, that long awai...

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Choosing the Right Basketball Hoop for Your Home
September 24, 2025
3 min read

Choosing the Right Basketball Hoop for Your Home

If you want to place a recreation center in your own yard or driveway, or if you have kids who fashion themselves as the next NBA All-Star, it might be time to price out and shop for a basketball hoop...

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Choosing the Right Basketball Hoop for Your Gym
September 24, 2025
3 min read

Choosing the Right Basketball Hoop for Your Gym

Keep your gymnasium up to date with the very best equipment. Since basketball hoops are the focal point of many gyms, what are some of the tips you should be following in your quest for the best baske...

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Basketball Hoop Maintenance Checklist
September 24, 2025
3 min read

Basketball Hoop Maintenance Checklist

You have invested money in a basketball hoop to add recreational value to your driveway, improve your game, or give your kids something to do when you chase them outside to get some exercise and fresh...

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Things To Consider When Purchasing a Portable Basketball Goal
September 24, 2025
6 min read

Things To Consider When Purchasing a Portable Basketball Goal

A basketball goal is an essential part of any recreational facility, school gymnasium, or home court. At First Team Sports, we manufacture a wide variety of basketball goals to fit all situations, inc...

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Basketball Goal / Basketball Hoop: Is There a Difference?
September 24, 2025
5 min read

Basketball Goal / Basketball Hoop: Is There a Difference?

Basketball goal and basketball hoop are two terms which are often used interchangeably. Our customers frequently ask us if there is a difference between basketball hoops and basketball goals. When it...

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Basketball Goal Regulation Height
September 24, 2025
5 min read

Basketball Goal Regulation Height

Basketball goals are often made with adjustable basketball hoops, which can cause some confusion over setting the appropriate rim height. Customers often ask us if there is a uniform basketball goal r...

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Basketball Court Planning
September 24, 2025
7 min read

Basketball Court Planning

When planning a new basketball court, the first step is to determine for what it will be used. Basketball court dimensions are standardized by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Nationa...

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Basketball Court Buying Guide
September 24, 2025
7 min read

Basketball Court Buying Guide

This basketball court buying guide was designed to help you build the perfect basketball court for your driveway, backyard, school, church, playground, or recreational facility. Whether you are design...

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Basketball Goal Buying Guide
September 24, 2025
8 min read

Basketball Goal Buying Guide

Basketball Goal Basics A quality basketball goal is a must-have piece of sporting equipment for any school, gymnasium, recreational facility, church gym, or playground. Basketball goals are also extre...

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What are basketball rims made of?
September 24, 2025
1 min read

What are basketball rims made of?

Typical basketball rims are manufactured using high tensile carbon steel. The basketball hoop or ring (the part the ball goes through) is made from 5/8" diameter solid steel rod. This rod is formed in...

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How to Adjust Basketball Goal Height
September 24, 2025
3 min read

How to Adjust Basketball Goal Height

The process used to adjust the basketball goal height depends completely on the type of basketball system you own. Please note: if you own a "fixed height" basketball system, your basketball goal heig...

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How To Measure Basketball Hoop Height
September 24, 2025
1 min read

How To Measure Basketball Hoop Height

There is a simple way to measure the height of a basketball hoop. However, most people don't know the proper way to check official basketball rim height for the sanctioned games. To check the true hei...

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Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate Backboards
September 24, 2025
2 min read

Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate Backboards

When shopping for a basketball backboard you will discover many different materials that basketball backboards are made of. When it comes to clear backboards, two types you will commonly see are acryl...

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Glass Backboards vs. Acrylic Backboards
September 10, 2025
3 min read

Glass Backboards vs. Acrylic Backboards

If you are thinking about buying a new basketball goal, you might find yourself stumped over the difference between glass and acrylic backboards. It is common for people to use these terms interchange...

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