Description
This basketball hoop is a freestanding stand with a large backboard, ring and net, adjustable in height to suit a toddler through to a teenager, on a weighted base that keeps it stable, for $147.99. Assembly is quick.
A hoop bolted to the garage at regulation height teaches a six year old that basketball is something they cannot do. Height adjustment is the whole point: set it low enough that a small child scores on their second attempt, and they will keep shooting. Raise it a few centimetres a year and the same stand carries them from the driveway shoot-around to something they can actually practise on. The large backboard does the other half of the job, because beginners bank far more shots than they sink cleanly.
Specifications
| Type |
Freestanding portable basketball hoop |
| Height |
Adjustable, suits toddlers through to teens |
| Backboard |
Large, helps beginners bank shots |
| Includes |
Ring and net |
| Base |
Sturdy weighted base |
| Assembly |
Quick assembly |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Basketball hoop stand with backboard, ring and net |
Why Height Adjustment Matters
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Set it where they can score - a child who sinks a shot in the first five minutes keeps playing; one who cannot reach gives up.
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It grows with them - the same stand covers preschool through to high school rather than being outgrown in a year.
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Large backboard - beginners rely on the bank shot, and a small board takes that away from them.
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Weighted base - stability is the safety issue with any freestanding hoop, and the base is what provides it.
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Portable - it moves to the driveway, the garage or the backyard rather than being fixed to one wall.
What Height Does the Hoop Adjust To?
The stand adjusts across a range designed to suit toddlers through to teenagers. Set it low to begin with. The common mistake is starting at an ambitious height because it looks better, which makes the first session frustrating and the hoop unused by week three.
How Do You Stop the Stand Tipping Over?
The base is weighted, and on most stands of this type it is designed to be filled with sand or water for additional stability. Fill it before use, set the hoop on level ground, and lower the height before leaving it out in wind. Never let children hang from the ring, which is the single most common way a freestanding hoop goes over.
How Long Does Assembly Take?
It is a quick assembly rather than a flat-pack project, with the pole, backboard and base going together. Allow time to fill the base and let it settle before the first game.
Who Buys These
Parents of primary school children, usually bought for a birthday or Christmas and set up in a driveway or on a concrete slab out the back. Families with more than one child, where a hoop settles a lot of after-school energy without anyone leaving the property. It also sells to grandparents keeping something at their house, and to family day care and after-school programs.
Pair It With
Our Sports & Fitness range has the balls and outdoor sports gear, Toys & Games covers the rest of the outdoor play equipment, and Gifts for Kids is the place to look if this is a present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a basketball included?
The stand comes with the backboard, ring and net. Check the pack for a ball on arrival.
Is the height adjustable?
Yes, across a range suiting toddlers through to teens.
Can it be used indoors?
At its lowest settings and with enough ceiling height, some families do. It is designed for outdoor and driveway use.
Should the base be filled?
Weighted bases of this type are normally filled with sand or water. Follow the instructions supplied and fill before use.
Can it be left outside?
It is built for outdoor use. Lower it and secure it in strong wind, and it will last longer if it is not left in full sun year round.
Does it need tools?
Basic assembly only. Follow the supplied instructions.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this hoop reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. This is a bulky item, so allow a little longer for regional and remote deliveries. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows.
Product photography is indicative and a ball is not included unless stated on the pack. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand, and hand measured dimensions carry a small tolerance. Adult assembly required. Fill the base before use, never allow children to hang from the ring, and supervise play.
