{"title":"Basketball \u0026 Basketball Accessories","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eFew things beat a game in the driveway on a warm afternoon. A home hoop turns the yard into a favourite gathering spot, giving kids and grown ups alike somewhere to shoot around, practise and enjoy a little friendly competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eChoosing the Right Basketball Setup for Your Space\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the hoop to your space and players. A height adjustable portable system suits growing families and moves aside when the driveway is needed, while a wall or pole mounted hoop offers a permanent home for dedicated players. Look for a weather resistant backboard, a weighted or fillable base for stability, and a ball sized to suit the age of the players. Measure the run up and the space behind the hoop too, since a driveway that stops at a fence or a parked car limits play more than the hoop itself does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Features to Look for in a Basketball Hoop\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight adjustable rims:\u003c\/strong\u003e grow with young players from junior heights up to full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable weighted bases:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill with sand or water, then move the hoop when the driveway is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather resistant backboards:\u003c\/strong\u003e built to handle sun and rain outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackboard material:\u003c\/strong\u003e polycarbonate and acrylic give better rebound than plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim type:\u003c\/strong\u003e a spring loaded breakaway rim protects both the ring and the player.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall size:\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for juniors through to adults, since the wrong size teaches poor technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhat You Will Find in This Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur range offers sturdy, quality equipment that delivers real value, so setting up at home feels easy, a luxury feel without the heavy price tag. From hoops and backboards to balls and training gear, the collection suits casual shooters and keen young athletes, and works well alongside our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-play-equipment\"\u003eoutdoor play equipment\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eBuilding an Active Backyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the setup practical and hard wearing for years of play, then round out an active backyard with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-play-equipment\"\u003eoutdoor play equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trampolines\"\u003etrampoline\u003c\/a\u003e for the younger ones, or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/swing-sets\"\u003eswing set\u003c\/a\u003e for endless outdoor fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 34px 0 10px;\"\u003eOrdering with Allure Home Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEverything ships from our Australian warehouse with fast local delivery and honest pricing, with no inflated recommended retail prices to discount against. If you are unsure which setup suits the age of your players or the space you have, get in touch and we will help you sort it. From our family to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: 500; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #5a5044; margin: 44px 0 6px;\"\u003eBasketball Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eAre portable hoops stable during play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eYes. Portable systems use a weighted or fillable base, with sand or water added for extra stability, so the hoop stays steady during a game. Sand holds better than water and will not freeze or leak away over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eCan the height be adjusted for children?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eMany hoops offer adjustable heights, making them ideal for growing families and players of different ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eAre these suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eThe range favours weather resistant materials designed to cope with sun and rain, so the setup holds up well outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat height should the hoop be?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eFull size is 3.05 metres, which is what older teens and adults play at. Younger children do better lower, commonly around 1.8 to 2.4 metres, since a hoop they can actually reach builds proper shooting form rather than teaching them to heave the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eWhat size basketball do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eSize 7 is the men's and senior ball, size 6 is the women's and junior standard, and size 5 suits primary school age. A ball that is too big for small hands is the most common reason a child struggles to shoot properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003ePortable or permanently mounted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003ePortable suits most families, since it moves aside when the driveway is needed and comes with you if you move house. A pole or wall mounted hoop is more solid and better for serious practice, but it means concreting a post or fixing into structure, which is a bigger job and a permanent commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow much space do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eA driveway shootaround needs a few metres of clear run in front and room to chase a rebound. Think about what sits behind and beside the hoop as well, since a fence, a window or a parked car will get hit eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eShould I hang the base or leave it filled?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eKeep it filled to the level the instructions specify and check it stays that way. An underfilled base is the main reason a portable hoop tips, and a hoop that goes over is dangerous. If wind is forecast, lower the height and roll it back against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eCan kids hang off the rim?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eNo, and it is worth saying plainly. Hanging on the ring is how portable systems get pulled over, and it damages the rim and backboard on any hoop. A breakaway rim gives with a shot but is not designed to hold a person's weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5ddd2; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px; color: #3a3226;\"\u003eHow do I look after it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #554c40;\"\u003eCheck the bolts and the base level every few months, since vibration works fixings loose over a season of play. Keep the ball inflated to the pressure marked on it, and store it out of direct sun, which perishes the surface faster than the play does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8309\/1612\/collections\/basket-ball-and-accessories.png?v=1787290430","url":"https:\/\/allurehomecollections.com.au\/collections\/basketball-basketball-accessories.oembed","provider":"Allure Home Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}