Shooting hoops is a great way to have fun and stay active–as long as the weather cooperates. Indoor basketball hoops make it possible to have a quick game of One on One anytime, rain or shine.
Before shopping for an indoor basketball hoop, decide where it is going to be installed. If the hoop will go on a wall, it should have an opaque backboard. Transparent Plexiglas backboards can “disappear” into the wall and cause problems for the players. You should also consider the width of the backboard. Wider backboards allow better game play because the players can hit a wider array of bank shots.
Make sure you pay close attention to how the hoop is attached to the backboard. Hoops can be installed using a single piece of metal, or attached with a spring-loaded breakaway section. Players who like to dunk or hang on to the rim usually prefer to use the breakaway model.
Indoor hoops should be installed in a place where the court can be painted. If there isn’t enough space to paint a full court, then you should at least paint a free-throw line or half court. An indoor hoop without a clear throw line lacks purpose and is not much...