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Parts of a Basketball System

A complete basketball system consists of the same general parts, whether it is an in ground basketball

goal, a portable basketball goal, or an adjustable portable goal.

What are the basic elements of a basketball goal system?

1. Backboard: Backboards can be rectangular or fan shaped, and are available in many different sizes

   and materials. First Team offers everything from regulation size tempered glass wall mount backboards for

   colleges to an affordable acrylic backboard and rim combo-portable basketball system units for home use.

   (Acrylic provides a better rebound than a polycarbonate backboard). We also offer backboards in steel,

   perforated aluminum, fiberglass, and smoked tempered glass.

2. Rim: The orange basketball ring from which

   the net hangs. Can also be called the goal or stand. Options include the competition breakaway steel rim,

   heavy-duty or recreation flex goal, and the fixed rim. First Team also offers ultra heavy double rims for

   playgrounds where aggressive play is the norm.

3. Net: Made of nylon or metal chain (for playgrounds).

4. Extension Arm (or boom): The extension arm projects forward from the vertical post to create the

   overhang for the safe play area. On fixed inground basketball goals, the extension arm does not move. On a

   First Team portable basketball goal, the extension arm folds down to a height that can easily fit under a door

   frame for storage next to your outdoor power equipment in the garage or roll into a storage closet in your

   gymnasium. Many of our wall mount acrylic or glass backboards offer an adjustable arm that allows you to set a

   custom distance from wall to backboard to align with your existing basketball court markings. Some models also

   feature an arm that folds back to one side to store the backboard safely to make room for other sports in

   multi-use facilities.

5. Post / Pole: Also called the support structure or standard, this is the vertical piece to which the

   backboard is attached. Depending on the model, our adjustable units can easily moved from as low 5'6” up

   to the full 10' regulation basketball goal height. Wall mount and roof mount products will not have a

   vertical post.

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