- 1). Cut out the backboard from a piece of plywood or metal. The backboard's dimensions should be 6 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall.
- 2). Paint a square above where the hoop should be. This is called "the shooter's square," and is a familiar aspect of any basketball hoop. The line is 2 inches wide, and the square is 2 feet wide by 1.5 feet tall. Draw an outline before painting it on.
- 3). Attach the hoop by welding it on or mounting it. A standard basketball hoop is 18 inches in diameter. Some builders choose to use a stripped-down bicycle rim, while others buy a basketball hoop rim directly from a sporting goods store. Most hoops have mounting accessories that can make the hoop sturdy. You can also weld the rim on if you have a lot of experience with welding equipment.
- 4). Fasten the net onto the hoop. You can buy a net at a sporting goods retailer or weave one yourself. Store-bought nets are usually more durable, and they aren't expensive.
- 5). Attach the backboard and hoop to the overhanging mount. Alternately, you can attach the backboard and hoop to a portable unit. The hoop should be 10 feet from the ground for regulation size, but it can be adjusted lower for younger players.
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