What is a good size concrete pad for basketball?
What is a good size concrete pad for basketball? A typical concrete pad for a backyard basketball court will consist of a 4″ pad with steel reinforced rebar and saw cut expansion joints. The key point is to ensure that your concrete is level and has minimal slope. A common alternative to concrete is an asphalt pad.
Does a basketball court need rebar?
Many courts are built over a 4” thick concrete slab using 3500 PSI concrete and 1/2″ rebar reinforcements. Concrete is considered ideal for sport courts as a permanent structure that when done right will not require any maintenance.
Can I build a basketball court without concrete?
Compacted rock courts (plus plastic tiles) are a viable alternative to concrete in cases where a customer wants to remove the court at a later date, or simply doesn’t want concrete or asphalt in the backyard. It allows the customer to more easily do the work themselves, and save money.
How do you make a homemade basketball hoop?
- Bend the wire hanger into a circle.
- Bend the hook of the hanger so that it is at a 90 degree angle with the hoop.
- Cut the cardboard to the size and shape of your liking.
- Decorate the hoop and backboard to your liking.
- Tape the hoop to the backboard.
- Attach a net to the basketball rim (optional).
