Regulation Sized Basketball Court Pointers

Lucky enough to be considering constructing a full-sized backyard basketball court on your property? There are loads of options for you as far as basketball hoops, basketball backboards, surfaces, and basketball poles.

VersaCourt

Manufacturing copolymer tiles for use with basketball, tennis, and all other outdoor courts, VersaCourt has an impressive edge on their competition. Their copolymer tiles are heat reflective, making them much cooler than asphalt, and they feature a special locking mechanism that tightens when pressured with running feet. The tiles are evenly spaced apart and as a result provide subtle, but forgiving lateral flexion to prevent falls and injuries. Simply order the number of tiles and colors that you need and install it yourself.

Web hoops

If you're looking for basketball hoops, basketball backboards, and basketball poles, the options are nearly endless. We recommend that if your full sized basketball court is not guarded, you opt for a very rugged aluminum basketball backboard set. Sadly, you may have to put up with some vandals or irresponsible players. If your property is protected, though, you should go with regulation acrylic backboards and basketball poles that hang the hoop a full 6 feet over the court. Enjoy.

Dimensions are key

For a professional or college level basketball court, you'll need to know quite a few measurements. Here are some starters.

Length of college court: 84 feet

Length of professional court: 94 feet

Width of lane: 12 feet

Length of lane: 19 feet

Radius of free throw arc: 6 feet

College 3-point line: 19 feet, 9 inches from center of basketball hoop

Basketball backboard: 42 inches tall, 72 inches wide

Center circle radius: 3 feet

Radius of circle around center circle: 6 feet

Free throw line to front of basketball rim: 13 feet