Basketball Hoop SafetyHere are a few pointers for avoiding calamity on the court. Basketball backboard clearance When considering the safety of any basketball hoop, the primary issue is the overhang of the basketball hoop from the basketball pole. If you expect some competitive play on your basketball hoop, and any basketball hoop should see some tough games in its lifetime, shoot for about 3 feet of overhang from the basketball pole to the bottom of the basketball backboard. Unfortunately, basketball poles with distances of up to three feet between the pole and backboard can get a little pricey. You'll find cheaper ones with distances as low as 18 inches. This creates much less strain on the pole and allows for cheaper materials. There is a solution, though.
That about covers it. We wish you happy shooting, with the reminder that no piece of safety equipment will compensate for careless play. |






