| To install a basketball goal post in the ground it is | | | | concrete into the hole around the post. I suggest |
| important to first determine if you want to install | | | | keeping the bottom of the post tight against the |
| a "permanent" post or a "removable" post. | | | | dirt at the bottom of the hole while pouring |
| Permanent posts- are installed by first determining | | | | concrete around the basketball post. This will allow |
| the location where you want the post to be | | | | the condensation that naturally collects inside the |
| located. This is usually determined by taking into | | | | post to drain out into the dirt below. After the |
| account the "overhang" of your basketball goal | | | | concrete is poured into the hole, use a 4' level to |
| (overhang is the distance from the front of the | | | | get the post plumb front to back and side to side. |
| backboard to the front of the pole) Once you | | | | When post is level, brace post using 2'x4''s or |
| have determined where you want the post to be | | | | other method to make sure it does not move |
| located check with your local utility company to | | | | while concrete cures. Allow concrete to cure for a |
| make sure there are no lines to interfere with | | | | minimum of 48 hours before proceeding. |
| digging the hole. The footing hole diameter will | | | | Removable posts - there are two types of |
| vary from 12"-24" and 36"-48" deep depending on | | | | removable posts. Type 1 is a post just like |
| the basketball system you buy. Dig the hole to | | | | discussed above but with the inclusion of a |
| the correct depth per the assembly instructions | | | | "sleeve" that is cemented into the footing. The |
| and then insert the pole into the empty hole. The | | | | post is then inserted into the sleeve after the |
| top of your concrete footing will look nice if you | | | | concrete has cured, this allows the post to be |
| build a wooden square out of 2"x4" material to | | | | removed later if necessary. Higher quality sleeves |
| create a "form" for the top of the footing, this | | | | have welded nuts around the top perimeter of |
| will keep the concrete square at the top and look | | | | the sleeve which allow you to level the post front |
| really nice after the concrete has set. Once your | | | | to back and side to side after installation is |
| "form" is ready simply mix and pour your | | | | complete. |