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How a basketball goal is made determines how it performs, but the actual manufacturing process is rarely something buyers get to see. What follows is a stage-by-stage account of how First Team basketb...
Once you know what type of basketball goal you need, the next question is who you should buy it from. Whether you're looking for an American-made basketball goal or evaluating an import, the manufactu...
Not all basketball goals are created equal. Many products on the market today have the appearance of a premium basketball goal but lack the construction and design characteristics necessary to truly q...
Rebounding wins games. At every level of basketball, from youth leagues to the pros, the team that controls the boards controls the game. Offensive rebounds create second-chance points. Defensive rebo...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
First Team manufactures over 30 basketball goal models, and more than 20 of them are designed for residential use. This guide walks through every relevant home model and helps you match the right one...
Choosing basketball equipment for a school, recreation center, church, park, or community facility is a different process than choosing one for a home driveway. Institutional buyers need equipment tha...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A quality basketball goal is one of the most important pieces of equipment for any school gymnasium, recreation center, playground, or home court. There are six distinct types of basketball goals: in-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Obviously a flat court surface is best. True basketball court surfaces do not have slope to them. Many customers ask if they should install a basketball hoop next to their sloped driveway. This is not...
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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