How Do You Build Cheap Basketball Courts?
One of the great things about basketball is that anybody with a hoop and a basketball can play it. You can have a great time shooting hoops by yourself, and thanks to backyard baskets, you don’t have to travel any farther than out your door. And you can do it very inexpensively, easily under $200 for a half court and under $400 for a full court. If your court is going in your backyard, it’s probably going to be half court (or a very small full court). For this, you really only need about 20 feet of space. If it’s going to be a full court, you’ll need around 100 feet in length and about 60 feet in width. Select where your hoop will be positioned. Outline this area in chalk. Next, sketch out the painted area, foul line and the top of the key. Use your basketball stencil kit. You can get one online for as low as $29.99 at MCSports.com or at stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods. Select which type of basket you want to purchase. Wall-mounted basketball hoops are cheaper; you can get one for
