Types

• There are several options for placing portable basketball hoops. Driveways make great basketball courts for portable basketball hoops. Streets and parking lots are common placements for portable basketball hoops, and they can also easily fit in back alleys behind houses or businesses.
  
  

Features

• Portable basketball hoops consist of a water- or sand-filled thick plastic base at the bottom, a metal pole, a backboard made from plastic, fiberglass, glass or another material, and a rim with a net attached. Many have wheels at the bottom of the base for easy portability (see Resources below).
  
  

Considerations

• Before placing a portable basketball hoop, make sure the ground around its planned site is even. Repair any cracks or other surface problems before placing the basketball hoop. Also, make sure the basketball hoop backs up to an open area or wall, since chasing the ball over someone else's fence will become an issue. Since bouncing basketballs are a nuisance to some people, be wary of putting one where the sound may echo, and be conscientious of neighbors' sleep schedules.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Many people believe that portable basketball hoops are unstable and flimsy. However, most portable basketball hoops are extremely stable when on level ground and filled with the proper recommended materials, such as sand or water. Portable basketball hoops are not overly easy to move, so make sure your chosen location is right for your needs. The heavy filler material in the base makes it hard to drag around frequently.
  
  

Benefits

• Playing basketball is a cardiovascular workout that reduces health risks and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Portable basketball hoops allow people to play the game in convenient places, making a game of basketball possible even without a gym or a full court. It also allows for basketball hoops to be placed in places where permanent installations would not be feasible, such as in rental houses.
  
  

Warning

• Don't put a basketball goal in a place where there are many cars zooming by. A goal that is on a busy street or where the ball could bounce into one is not a good place for a basketball goal, as children and even adults can forget about safety in the heat of the game and run out into a busy street while chasing a loose ball.