How Do You Attach A Basketball Backboard To A Wall?
Most basketball hoops, whether in a small gym or a large arena, are attached to a device that could be as simple as a metal pole or as elaborate as an NBA-caliber apparatus. But hoops and backboards can also simply be attached to a wall, whether outdoors on a driveway or indoors in a large room with a very high ceiling. Various types of backboards are available. Backboards can be made of glass, acrylic, fiberglass, steel or aluminum. They also come in rectangular or fan-shaped designs. The simpler backboards are attached directly to the wall, while the more expensive backboards can require mounting brackets that extend the backboard away from the wall. Prices can range from $99 to more than $2,000. Find the best spot for your backboard. It must be attached to a wall that does not slope or angle. The surface underneath the hoop should be firm enough to allow a basketball to be dribbled and large enough for long-distance shot attempts. A concrete or asphalt surface is best. Purchase the
